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The Fire Mountain
Northward Bound


DM StevenVdB - the Dragon is large… very… very… very large…  
Thursday September 19th, 2019 8:40:12 AM
After breakfast and the townsmeeting the Tree Wardens prepare for what could be their final journey… to meet and hopefully defeat Temorianalis. The Red Dragon that has found her lair deep inside the Fire Mountain. Krugg, their Duergar captive, will be their guide. He will take them into the Scab and towards the dreaded mountain range… to meet their doom or to find riches beyond imagination.

Vamir appears back with the group with some sort of small weeping willow wobbling behind him. The shrubbery is introduced as Melzat. (Vamir, please feel free to RP your companion in your posts)

Meanwhile Atlas, Armand and Owen make sure the Tree Warden Bookkeepers are happy too. Excess gold is transferred from one to the other making sure everyone will be able to get mano a mano with the dragon.

Before taking of there’s a small debate between Neshi, El and Armand about Dragons in general. As this Temorianalis spits fire the bright Wardens already deducted it must be a red dragon. Krugg adds that the Dragon is large… very… very… very large…

Horses are viable options and for Krugg you manage to find a donkey where you can tie him to.

Farewell are said and the townsfolk wave you out. They stand near the road for quite a while until you are all out of sight. Perhaps the easiest way to travel would be the Old Trader’s Road North? Pass the Crescent Valley, the Giant Towers and then into the Scab…


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 
Thursday September 19th, 2019 10:48:39 AM
Atlas is glad to be back astride his mount, Sabre. He periodically strokes his neck and does his best to keep the stallion rested. Periodically he'll go through a practice maneuver or two just to make sure they're in sync, or a short run to stretch his legs. "It's good to be on the road, and hunting dragons and treasure of all things, what a life!"

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:35:48 PM
"Well I have no knowledge of how to get to the Scab really. I may have a map here..." He begins rummaging in his pack and looking through his journal. "Maybe the most experienced travelers would know the best route." He says looking at Elyngael.

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 85/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding 
Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:44:17 PM
Vamir looks at the horses, and shudders remembering a few days ago, and his unfortunate attempts at riding. Vamir discreetly asks for a small wagon, or cart to hitch behind a mule and if that is not possible for a broom. Vamir introduces his small plant companion to the group, but in contrast to Zaita, Melzat seems shy, extending a small branch to shake hands with each of the party members, "Me Melzat" before tucking behind Vamir's legs.

Vamir rides as near to those discussing dragons as possible, either on his broom or preferably, in a cart.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 27 T:14, FF:18, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+10=29 ;
Thursday September 19th, 2019 8:38:01 PM
Elyngael and Brawn are happy to be on the move again even if it's to confront a dragon. "I'll see if I can help with directions, Armand" (d20+10=29 knowledge geography)

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stone skin, Bless, see invisibi 
Thursday September 19th, 2019 10:24:19 PM
Well, if we are a bit East of Trader's Corner, then from where we are currently the scab is basically North and maybe a bit East. While I have not traveled to the Scab, I used Trader's Corner as a base of operations before I met up with you all.

DM StevenVdB - the Dragon is large… very… very… very large…  
Friday September 20th, 2019 3:33:01 AM
DM Note - going to wait a bit for Owen. If he does not post today I will post later this weekend for our Friday post and then again as usual Monday afternoon CET

Owen (Trey posting for Weston) 
Friday September 20th, 2019 11:45:10 AM
Owen takes his time visiting the Catacombs, looking over the wares and talking to the patrons. He's excited to make his purchases, but parting with the gold...ugh. As he waits he thinks about the dragon and what Krugg told them. Speaking to himself out loud, "I need to be prepared with something other than fire." He gets a few looks, but he's not the only one speaking to himself.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 
Friday September 20th, 2019 11:46:29 AM
Atlas looks about wondering where Owen went. "Did someone see Owen go to the catacombs? I know he was hoping to stop by at some point."

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Friday September 20th, 2019 5:48:49 PM
Armand tries to get situated on his horse. "Nope, I saw Neshi and Elyngael when I went. Say did you ever get over there to dump the goods?"

DM StevenVdB - "What a life!" 
Saturday September 21st, 2019 12:45:25 PM
Prepared and happy to be on the road again, the Tree Wardens travel North through the Red Hills. Contemplating he’ll need something different than fire to defeat the Red Dragon, Owen made a quick visit to the Catacombs.

Krugg, the Duergar Captive, follows quite a large trail North. Atlas is glad to be back astride his mount, Sabre. The prospect of hunting for dragons and treasure actually makes him feel quite well!
Combined you have enough knowledge about the Red Hills to know Krugg is leading you in the direction. Armand has no map, but Elyngael knows at least the direction is quite all right. Neshi did travel here before he met the Wardens. He used Trader’s Corner as a base of operations. Not risking to ride a horse again Vamir is following the small caravan in a cart pulled by mule… with him Melzat… looks like a shy Weeping Willow for now as he gets introduced to the others.

And so a couple of horses, a donkey and a cart pulled by a mule work their way North through the Red Hills. The day slowly passes quite uneventful… you all have plenty of time to ponder how to face a Dragon… The only intermezzo you get through the day is when Krugg’s donkey refuses to take another step… you push him… you pull his reigns… Krugg laughs out loud as the Wardens try to get the donkey to move again.

The sun is setting… you should reach the Northern edge of the Red Hills in a day or two…


Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Sunday September 22nd, 2019 4:43:01 PM
Armand eyes the Dwarf. In an aside quietly to the group, "Someone check the donkey. I think Krugg is too happy with stopping here."

Armand looks around. "I guess this is as good a place as any to camp."


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin  d20+13=23 ;
Sunday September 22nd, 2019 6:02:13 PM
OoC: Thanks for the sub, Trey!

IC: Owen keeps a careful eye out during his watch, then spends some time learning new spells. Perception: 23.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stone skin, Bless, see invisibi 
Sunday September 22nd, 2019 6:33:55 PM
Neshi looks at the donkey and then raises a fore paw with claws extended. You walking or am I going to have to motivate you from behind???

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 85/86 Dancing Lights, Ritual of Warding  d20+18=27 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+14=33 ;
Sunday September 22nd, 2019 8:09:21 PM
Vamir settles into his cart and enlarges Zaita. "Zaita this is Melzat. Melzat, this is Zaita. We are going to be traveling and working together." Vamir spends some time telling Melzat about each of the party, and describing what they do. Vamir pulls his cart up when Krugg laughs, "you can shackle him and throw him in the back if you want, Zaita, and Melzat can keep an eye on him, and let us know if he tries to do anything." Vamir looks around and tries to determine how much daylight is left, (Knowledge Nature 27, Survival 29). Vamir looks around for a suitable place to make camp if it is late enough in the day (Perception 33). Vamir looks at the others, "By the way, Zaita, aand Melzat don't need to sleep, and both can help keep watch. They both talk, and Zaita can sense emotions."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 27 T:14, FF:18, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=28 ;
Sunday September 22nd, 2019 9:23:14 PM
"Sunset is a good time to end traveling for the day. We should make camp and organize watches" Elyngael stops and looks around at the group. "Vamir, thanks for offering your companions to share watch duty. Brawn and I will see if we can hunt down something fresh for the fire" Survival d20+16=28

DM StevenVdB - "What a life!" 
Monday September 23rd, 2019 8:51:13 AM
Waiting for Atlas

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 
Monday September 23rd, 2019 11:06:42 AM
Atlas agrees with the others. He dismounts and begins readying the campsite. "Let's stick with our standard watch order, and it is probably best if we tie up Krugg for the night. Maybe the donkey will be willing to move again if we get some rest."

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ooc: Sorry for the delay, birthday weekend, so I was busy all 3 days :-)


DM StevenVdB - "What a life!" 
Monday September 23rd, 2019 1:39:03 PM
The donkey refusing to go any further and Krugg madly laughing about it makes the Wardens decide to calling it a day. Armand wonders if Krugg has any reason to be this happy... perhaps the poor Duergar is just liking the situation... after all, he sits atop a Donkey while you are marching to save his kin! Who wouldn't be happy with that?!

If Donkey's could look perplex this one certainly would after Neshi warns it...

Krugg is secured. Melzat is introduced to Zaita and to the group. Both don't need food nor sleep (mind you, Melzat needs fresh water or the willow will go weeping even more) so Vamir suggests they take watch along with the rest of the Warden.

Owen, El and Atlas prepare the group for bedtime. Standard routines are kept and so at last the Wardens take a nap. It's been a long journey so far. You have almost reached the Northern part of the Red Hills.

The night passes quite uneventful again... like the night before and the night before that.
Dawn comes again... Some appropriate rolls perhaps?

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stone skin, Bless, see invisibi  d20+11=17 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=21 ;
Monday September 23rd, 2019 3:31:42 PM

Apparently while Neshi is on watch he dozes off as he has no perception of anything going on. DCs 17, 14, 21.

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+4=14 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=7 ;
Monday September 23rd, 2019 5:32:53 PM
Armand, only needing 2 hours of sleep, keeps awake during all but the 2 hours he sleeps. While not on 'watch' detail he pretends to sleep but in reality watches the dwarf.

Perception 14 (d20+4) (wait my perception is 5 now since we raised, so raise that perception score to 15).

Do we need to roll more than once?
Just in case.
Perception 17 (d20+5)
Perception 7 (d20+5)

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Stone Skin 
Monday September 23rd, 2019 7:17:37 PM
Owen studies spells as the sun rises.

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d20+16=22 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+14=29 ;
Monday September 23rd, 2019 7:52:50 PM
Vamir sleeps for his two hours and wakes up with enough time to conduct his rituals. Vamir succeeds on both. Vamir then draws Woldsblood to receive his daily complement of spells. Vamir makes sure Melzat takes the time to take nourishment from the soil, and runs his mule's head. Vamir then concentrates on the sounds of the night until morning. Perception DC 29

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 27 T:14, FF:18, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+19=39 ;
Monday September 23rd, 2019 8:00:06 PM
Elyngael rests lightly as all elves do, and Brawn stays by her side. It seems everyone is closely observing the dwarf on their watch. (Perception d20+19=39)

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132  d20+14=28 ;
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 10:38:44 AM
Atlas takes his watch seriously, moments of quiet to listen, moments where he wanders to the borders of their camp to see as far as he can see. One would think he had training as a soldier, but he would laugh at anyone that said that.

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Perception: 1d20+14=28

ooc: I don't think we've ever taken this approach before to watch. It makes sense and I am now questioning why we didn't think of this long ago. Funny how that works. Should we roll once or once per hour of our watch?

[i]

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery 
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 4:27:29 PM
Night passes by slowly. Zaita and Melzat are also on guard duty. Some, like Vamir and Armarnd need only very little sleep. The Cleric of Gargul helps keeping an eye out on Krugg. The Duergar though is sound a sleep... snorring quite loud actually... As soon as he's awake Vamir performs his rituals, prepares his spells and makes sure Melzat tucks his roots into the soil.
In turn, Elyngael Atlas and Owen take watch also. When it is his turn to keep watch Yurneshi dozes off now and then... oblivious to what goes on around their camp site.

Apart from rodents, bats perhaps and a bunch of quite annoying mosquitos there's nothing much going on near the trail they follow through the Red Hills...

At day break it's time to move on... again... a light breakfast perhaps? Krugg's secured to the Donkey again. The whole caravan keeps following the trail due North. With Melzat the group has yet another party member.

In the early afternoon El perceives noise up ahead the trail... (perception rolls weren't for the night before ;-) ) You can see two enlarged Duergar in front of a monastery! Probably another Duergar group raiding for gold and treasure... all in Temorianalis' name...

The group hasn't exactly been very quite the whole way North. Horses, a cart, a donkey, a noise Duergar captive, willow, cauldron... my my my that's a rackety rackety noise as you work your way through the Red Hills... of course the Duergar have heard you coming from miles...

Here's the map

Feel free to reposition your characters as you see fit - though you must start your move on the trail.

Single round posts only friends!

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132  d20+14=17 ;
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 5:33:41 PM
Atlas moves forward, prepared for battle, but willing to avoid it if possible. Speaking in Dwarven he reaches out to them, "You two are looking quite large today, I hope you're not looking for a fight. Maybe we can discuss your dragon problem?"

While he speaks he takes a look at the surrounding area to see if he can tell what is going on. Are there any signs of people being harmed, or of other duergar or people in the surrounding area?

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Perception: 1d20+14=17


Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 6:26:34 PM
On the trail Armand will ask Krugg if his village is near any Drow. I just realized that I'd taken Drow as a language but the book notes that Undercommon is the language of Drow and Duergar. Do they have their own languages or should I change it to Undercommon on my character sheet?

Armand casts Bless on the group.

Everyone is Blessed, +1 to hit, +1 vs. fears saves.

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d20+16=18 ; d20+14=27 ;
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 8:26:53 PM
Vamir eases his cart up, and looks at the Duergar, content to let Atlas do the talking Vamir casually looks around (Survival: DC 18 Perception: DC 27). "Zaita, Melzat...do you sense anyone else out there? Zaita any hostile emotions we need to worry about?"

OOC: I was unable to move myself on the map. I was attempting to move 30 feet forward.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25(24)20 / T(22)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stone skin, Bless, see invisibi 
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 9:15:06 PM
(OOC: Wade I moved Vamir forward 30 ft.)

Neshi moves southward out of the main group.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 29 T:14, FF:18, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 9:28:59 PM
Elyngael and Brawn move up next to Atlas to show solidarity, since Atlas has called out to the large duergar. Following Atlas's lead, Elyngael readies an arrow.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17 
Tuesday September 24th, 2019 11:54:31 PM
Owen smiles as he says quietly to the others, "Maybe it's a duergar monastery?" Then he calls out to the duergar in Woldian Below: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Krugg, here, was causing trouble in a human town. Now he's guiding us to Temorianlis. We intend to fight the dragon, that we might prevent further strife between human and duergar."}

Should the duergar attack any of the Wardens, he will cast Bull's Strength on Armand.

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 1 
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 4:36:12 PM
Back on the trail Armand was wondering if Krugg's village is near any Drow settlement... Krugg shakes 'no'

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The two enlarged Duergar observe you as you come closer to the monastery.

Atlas reaches out to them yet while he does, his eyes scan the surrounding area looking for more trouble...

Everyone feels Armand's Bless washing over them. (do not forget to incorporate it into your rolls)

Vamir keeps his companions on alert to. Zaita, using her senses is able to see and hear within a range of 60ft...

(DM OOC - I'm a bit puzzled. Senses on an AI only allow to see and hear within the described range. In this case 60ft. If Zaita would have blindsense or Darkvision those senses are also added. You also ask for hostile emotions but I don't understand why Zaita would be able to sense that...? Am I missing something here? I will allow it this round, but I would appreciate if you could inform how or why Zaita can sense emotions at range. Thanks for your help and understanding.)

Zaita informs Vamir it 'senses' two more Duergar hiding in the surrounding woods... and yes they are hostile enough...

As for Melzat, (please make perception rolls for your companion. The Plant companion also comes with a number of skills. Please add that to your sheet) he catches the scent of one Duerger due North from your position... meaning somewhere within 30ft away from Vamir (can you get an icon on the map for Melzat and Zaita to?)

Seeing the present danger, Neshi moves southward...

El and Brawn move close to Atlas (I repositioned you on the map as such) who addressed the Duergar first... Owen keeps a spell readied. Should the Duerger attack, he'll cast Bull's Strength on Armand

The Duerger ready their Warhammers and repostion themselves...

So the situation is as follows...

Zaita 'senses' two more Duerger within 60ft from you...
Melzat caught the scent of one Duerger North of you within 30ft

In other words there are 4 Duerger... at least...


Here's the map

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132  d20+8=25 ;
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 5:28:51 PM
Atlas hums a little toon as he decides what to do. Turning to his companions he says, "Spread out some, we're primed to be attacked by a spell that covers area. Just don't get closer yet."

He then turns back to the Duergar and speaks to them in Dwarven again, "As you can see, we have already made a deal with one of your kind. We spared his life and he's leading us back so we can kill this dragon of yours. Why don't you join us. I really don't want you to face us like him and his friends did. He's the only one left, you should know this before you do something you regret."

Atlas puffs himself up, but he holds back from trying to intimidate them just yet. He does stroll a little forward as he speaks with them, just to make sure that if they attack they do so against him first.

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Diplomacy: 1d20+8=25

Blessed: +1 on attack and saving throws


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17 
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:01:17 PM
Owen maintains his readied spell.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:26:30 PM
Elyngael casts bark skin on herself adding +5 to her AC. She guides Brawn to the other side of her near the treeline for a potential flank with a readied action to bite. (not reflected above)

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+26=39 ;
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:27:09 PM
Armand activates Touch of Glory (6/d) grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check; on himself.
He then calls out adding to Atlas's words.
Diplomacy 39 (d20+26) but speaking in common. "Well met travelers. What our boisterous fighter"he points at Atlas, "has said is true. We did come upon several of your kinsman as well as a dragon person who had enslaved innocents. They weren't inclined to reason and now all that is left of that group is Krugg. So I would advise you to avoid hostilities, lay down your weapons, and discuss things reasonably."

Everyone is Blessed, +1 to hit, +1 vs. fears saves.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:45:21 PM
Neshi quickly casts mage armor on himself.

Spell slots available

1st - 8
2nd - 6
3rd - 7
4th - 7
5th - 6
6th - 4

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 94/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d4=3 ;
Wednesday September 25th, 2019 9:43:54 PM
Vamir stays where he is and whispers to both Zaita, and Melzat,"Thank you." Vamir clears his throat,and turns his head slightly towards the party, "Beware there are others around. One is due north of my current position, and another fairly close!" Vamir quietly casts spectral hand, as he moves 15 feet south from his current position and waits for the Duergar to make to make their move.

OOC: I am out of town working, I will upload Melzat's skills and feats as soon as possible. It will be no earlier than this weekend as I am currently undergoing a major audit at work. Kent, thank you for moving Vamir on the map.

StevenVdB:
Question 1) Zaita is currently tiny and attached to my belt.
Question 2) Zaita has empathy and senses to 60' and can speak
Question 3) Melzat has the unusual senses special defense and has scent and blind sense 30'

(DM note : I have thrown this onto the Rules board. Please feel free to share your insights so we can clear this - thanks for helping!)

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132 
Thursday September 26th, 2019 3:59:51 PM
Atlas looks back at Armand and smiles. He knows that Armand is a much better diplomat, but he is enjoying his minimal success thus far.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17 
Thursday September 26th, 2019 4:45:38 PM
Owen grins at Atlas' enthusiasm.

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 2  d20+18=35 d20+18=36 d8+6=8 d8+6=14 d6=4 d6=3 d20+18=24 d20+18=35 d8+6=7 d6=1 d8+6=8 d6=5
Thursday September 26th, 2019 4:53:49 PM
Seeing the Duergar reposition themselves, and also the warning uttered by Vamir, Atlas warn his comerades to spread out... he's assuming you'll get hit by some devastating aread destruction spell...

Owen holds his Bull's Strength readied on Armand. Defensive spells are cast as everyone seems to prepare for the inevitable. A tangible field of force suddenly surrounds Neshi and El's skin toughens like a fine tree trunk. With Brawn she also repositions herself... Armand ensures that Atlas's words are well received. His diplomatic speach is impeccable yet... Diplomacy is generally ineffective against creatures that intend to harm you or your allies in the immediate future...

The immediate future indeed...
From the Monastery portal another Duerger steps forward... clearly the leader.

"He", the black Duerger says pointing his warhammer at Krugg, "... is a weakling who deserves to die... you... we will take your belongings and add it to the pile we raided here...

KILL THEM!!!"he shouts!

Both Duerger in front of you move up to Atlas and both swing their Warhammer at him... both hit and he takes 31HP Total (Trey was your header correct?? I doubt you were running around not being at full health?)

(Red hits AC35 - damage 8HP + 4HP Shock)
(Green hits AC36 - damage 16HP + 3HP Shock)

At the sound of the attack, from within the woods, an enlarged and invisible Duerger comes up attacking Vamir from behind. Vamir is caught flat-footed and looses Dex to AC. He is hit for 8HP.

(Cyan hits AC24 - damage 7HP + 1HP Shock)

South of you a 4th Duergar steps up enlarged and invisible at Brawn... (Lynnette is it possible I can not find Brawn's specs on your sheet?) Assuming this blow hits Brawn, as he is also flat-footed, takes 13HP)

(Yellow hits AC35 - damage 8HP + 5HP)


Here's the map

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  12d6=41 ;
Thursday September 26th, 2019 7:50:20 PM
Armand casts Blade Barrier at the 8/9 line, from the monastery opening where the leader stands to 240 feet west. The blade barrier is 20 feet high. Passing the barrier will cause 41 points damage, Reflex save of 21 for 1/2 damage. The black, red, and cyan durgar are in the barrier, Reflex save of 21 to avoid being caught in it and if successful the person gets to decide which side of the barrier they are on.

Armand then moves forward 20 feet.


Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 94/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d20+18=33 ;
Thursday September 26th, 2019 7:54:06 PM
Vamir is startled when he is attacked. The young witch moves away from the invisible Duergar defensively casts See Invisibility (DC 19 rolled DC 33). Vamir tries to put the cart between himself and the invisible attacker.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=17 ; d20+16=31 ; d8+5=7 ; d6=6 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+14=19 ; 2d6+7=14 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+10=13 ;
Thursday September 26th, 2019 8:07:39 PM
Brawn is on another sheet, there is a link to it on my character sheet in the boxes where it talks about campaign, height, weight, speed, etc.

Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24.

Elyngael takes a 5 foot step back and shoots the Duergar. Point blank shot, rapid shot, many shot.
First arrows: (d20+16=17) (going to assume that is a miss).
rapid shot: (d20+16=31) normal damage (d8+5=7) and electrical (d6+6)
Second shot: (d20+11=15) probably a miss again
Third shot: (d20+5=6) definitely a miss.
Oh wait everything should be +1 for bless and +1 for point blank, but those rolls are terrible, the 31 would be a 33.

Brawn attacks the yellow duergar.
Bite (d20+14=19 +1 for bless, 20) normal damage (2d6+7=14) Fire (d6=6) Cold (d6=6) trip attempt CMB (d20+12=26)
second Bite (d20+10=13) probably a miss.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132  d20+18=37 ; d20+18=34 ; d8+9=13 ; d8+9=11 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+14=29 ; d4+5=8 ; d6=3 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+3=14 ;
Friday September 27th, 2019 3:27:28 PM
Atlas takes a 5ft step towards one of the Duergar and unleashes his full attack against it.

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Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(bless)=37
Confirm Crit: 1d20+17+1(bless)=34 (crit confirmed)
Damage: 1d8+9+1d8+9=13+11=24
Hold Damage: 2d6=8

Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(bless)=29
Damage: 1d4+5=8
Frost: 1d6=3

Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(bless)=14
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Hold Damage: 2d6=miss

Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(bless)=13
Damage: 1d4+5=miss
Frost: 1d6=miss

Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(bless)=14
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Hold Damage: 2d6=miss

Total Damage: 43

Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects




Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   12d6=38 ;
Friday September 27th, 2019 3:56:48 PM

Neshi grimaces as the attack comes against his compatriots and he quickly sends out a lightning bolt (Chain Lightning) that first strikes the green Deurgar and then splits and strikes the red, black and yellow duergar as well. 38 points damage, Reflex DC 23 for green, DC 21 for black, yellow & red for 1/2 damage

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Friday September 27th, 2019 3:58:15 PM
Spell slots available

1st - 8
2nd - 6
3rd - 7
4th - 7
5th - 6
6th - 3

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 2 
Saturday September 28th, 2019 3:45:37 AM
Will post on Sunday after Owen posts.

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 3  d20+6=24 d20+6=22 d20+6=25 d20+6=17 d20+6=25 d20+6=20 d20+6=12 d20+18=32 d20+13=28 d20+8=21 d8+6=11 d8+6=14 d8+6=9 d6=3 d20+18=25 d20+13=29 d20+8=11 d20+18=31 d20+13=30 d20+8=15 d8+6=14 d8+6=12 d6=4 d20+18=36 d20+13=14 d20+8=21 d8+6=9 d6=1
Sunday September 29th, 2019 6:07:46 PM
Dispite the sudden appearance of more Duergar the Wardens do not loose their wits.
A well placed Blade Barrier by Armand catches three of the Duergar! Whirling blades slice through them yet all three of them avoids part of the damage and gets to move south of the Barrier! ( Cyan Ref save : 24 / Red Ref save : 22
Black Ref save : 25)

Startled when the attack lands, Vamir moves away from his assailant and he immediately turns invisible... (don't forget Melzat!)

Elyngael repositions and starts shooting (@ Yellow) but only her second arrow strikes through the Duergar's armor... Brawn too fails to connect. His teeth biting a large chunk of air...

...BWAM...HACK... SLASH...WAHM... SHWISH......
Atlas's sword sings 5 times in a row as he wildly bashes on the Duergar in front of him (@Green). The first two draw blood and a lot of it. But after the first two succesful hits, Atlas gets less accurate.

[n]Yurneshi[/b] unleashes the power of nature on the Duergar! Lightning crackles as it races from one to the other. The bolts even make Brawn's fur standing!! (Green Ref Save : 17 / Black ref save : 25 / Yellow Ref save : 20 / Red Ref Save : 12)

After having given Armand some extra protection, Owen keeps his distance... ready to jump in where needed.

The Red and Green Duergar both pummel Atlas with full attacks each! Both gruesomely fail to getting through the Breastpate and Spiked shield! The tank appears to be indestructible! Both Duerger glance at eachother wondering how they both fail to draw blood from this inferior being...

Green hits AC32 - MISS
Green hits AC28 - MISS
Green hits AC21 - MISS
Red hits AC32 - MISS
Red hits AC28 - MISS
Red hits AC21 - MISS

The Black Duerger leader repostions away from the barrier but can't reach Atlas. He snarls at Red and Green to kill the human or crawl under a rock...

The Yellow one attacks Brawn with a full attack.

Yellow hits AC31 - Damage 14HP + 4 Frost
Yellow hits AC30 - Damage 12HP
Yellow hits AC15 - MISS

Cyan exits the blade barrier successfully but he seems to have lost track of Vamir... he turns his attention to Armand who stands closest from him...

Cyan hits AC36 - Damage 9HP + 1 Frost
Cyan hits AC14 - MISS
Cyan hits AC21 - MISS

Here's the map

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 20/165
* Red: 58/165
* Black: 38/165
* Yellow: 51/165
* Green: 81/165
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Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   10d6=42 ;
Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:33:51 PM

Knowing he may do some damage to the local flora, Neshi sends a fire bead to V13 and a fireball engulfs the backs, from behind, of the Red, Green and Black Deurgar.

Fireball, 42 points damage, Reflex DC22 for 1/2 damage

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless  d20+16=28 ;
Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:38:06 PM
Vamir looks over the cart and sees the invisible Duergar. Vamir looks over and casts dominate person on the cyan Duergar (Will save DC 21 SR 28). "Melzat, cast entangle on the Duergar attacking Brawn!"

Spells available:
0 - all
1 - 7
2 - 6
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

OOC: Vamir did not turn invisible, he cast see invisible to see the invisible Duergar that attacked him.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:44:34 PM
Owen's Bull's Strength on Armand should have triggered.

He casts See Invisibility on himself, then uses his Invisibility Field to disappear himself. He moves to E10, wary of further attack.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=24 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=1 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=32 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+15=33 ; 2d6+7=16 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+10=15 ;
Sunday September 29th, 2019 8:01:21 PM
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 44/87 CMD 24.

Elyngael takes a 5 foot step along the side of Brawn to get out of the way of cyan's reach. She continues to target yellow Duergar. Point blank shot, many shot(-2 to hit but +1 for bless and +1 for point blank).
First shot: (d20+18=24) hit, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=12) electrical (d6=1)
second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5+12) electrical (d6=6)
Second shot: (d20+13=32) normal damage (d8+5+12) electrical (d6=2)
Third shot: (d20+7=19) a miss.
Total damage from arrows: 41

Brawn attacks the yellow duergar.
Bite (d20+15=33) normal damage (2d6+7=16) Fire (d6=2) Cold (d6=2) trip attempt CMB (d20+13=24)
second Bite (d20+10=15) miss, even with the +4 if he's tripped.
Total damage from Brawn: 20

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 78/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+17=19 ;
Sunday September 29th, 2019 8:41:16 PM
Bless + 1 to hit, +1 vs fear.
Bull Strength +4 Strength.

Armand feels his muscles rippling with new strength. "Really Owen? When was the last time you saw me in the front lines fighting?" He calls out.

Armand takes a 5 foot diagonal step back and casts defensively. 19 (Target 17 to cast a first level spell)
He casts Shield of Faith on himself. +4 to AC I put it into my header, the (n23 is just a reminder to me to change it back when the spell is over.

Spells left Highlight to display spoiler: {

1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), x (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Silence, Sound Burst, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Blindness/Deafness, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Flame Strike, Break Enchantment, slay living (domain)
6 (2):Heal, x, Undeath to death (domain)}


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 95/132  d20+18=28 ; d8+9=14 ; 2d6=4 ; d20+14=33 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+3=20 ;
Monday September 30th, 2019 10:43:57 AM
Atlas tries to draw as many to himself as he can. He takes a 5ft step to better position himself and launches into a tirade in Dwarven, "You flaming overgrown gnomes couldn't hit a tree let alone me!" He lays into them again, slashing with his sword and stabbing with his shield over and over again.

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Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(bless)=28
Damage: 1d8+9=14
Hold Damage: 2d6=4

Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(bless)=33
Damage: 1d4+5=9
Frost: 1d6=6

Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(bless)=22
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Hold Damage: 2d6=miss

Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(bless)=17
Damage: 1d4+5=miss
Frost: 1d6=miss

Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(bless)=20
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Hold Damage: 2d6=miss

Total Damage: 33

Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects


DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 4  d20+6=20 d20+6=21 d20+6=17 d20+9=25 d20+6=13 d20+7=13 d20+18=33 d20+18=20 d20+18=34 d20+18=29 d20+18=19 d20+18=25 d20+18=29 d20+18=35 d20+18=32 d20+13=26 d20+13=22 d20+13=33 d20+13=18 d20+8=16 d20+8=25 d20+8=9 d8+6=11 d8+6=10 d8+6=9 d6=4 d6=2 d6=6 d20+18=19 d20+13=21 d20+8=26
Monday September 30th, 2019 5:01:58 PM
... sniff sniff... what's that? ... sniff sniff... smell's like something's burning! ... oh man... baby... baby ... you just burned my... Duerger ;-)

Neshi, neglecting the collateral damage he might cause sends a fireball that engulfs the three Duerger in front of the monastery. Seems like they all are caught off guard and they get burned pretty bad!

(DM Note @ Vamir : since the Duerger attacked they are no longer invisible)

Vamir attempts to dominate one of the Duerger but his spell has no effect. Melzat casts entangle on the Duerger attacking Brawn. (I added some space for the entangle field, please adjust to the correct dimensions for Melzat)(Yellow ref save 13 / STR check 13)
He attemtps to break free but remains entangled.

Owen dissapears from sight...

Now that the Yellow Duergar is entangled, El has a better chance to shoot him down... (I'm counting 45HP damage instead of 41)
Brawn too snaps at the entangled raider. Our yellow friend looks quite damaged already.

Armand makes sure he has some more protection.

On the other side of the battlefield, Atlas eyebrows almost go up in flames as a fireball torches the three Duergar in front of him... Again only his first two blows draw blood. Both landing on the green Duerger.

The Duergar move to surround Atlas and take advantage of flanking. All three launch full attacks! That are 9 Warhammers crashing down on the tanky fighter.

Green hits AC35 - Damage 11HP +4HP Shock
Green hits AC28 - MISS
Green hits AC18 - MISS
Red hits AC22 - MISS
Red hits AC24 - MISS
Red hits AC27 - MISS
Black hits AC36 - Damage 10HP +2HP Shock
Black hits AC35 - Crit not confirmed - Damage 9HP + 6HP Shock
Black hits AC11 - Nat fail

Atlas takes 42HP...

Cyan makes a 5ft step closer to Armand and takes full attack.

Green hits AC19 - nat 1
Green hits AC21 - MISS
Green hits AC26 - MISS

The shield of Faith came just in time!


Here's the map

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 20/165
* Red: 100/165
* Black: 80/165
* Yellow: 116/165 - ENTANGLED
* Green: 156/165
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Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 61/61; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Monday September 30th, 2019 5:54:26 PM
Owen responds to Armand. "Do you carry that glaive for nothing?"

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 86/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless  d20+7=14 ; d6+5=6 ;
Monday September 30th, 2019 7:54:24 PM
Vamir mutters under his breathe, and points at the cyan Duergar. Carefully choosing his words Vamir sends his spectral hand out, and attempts to touch the dark dwarf, to cast Touch of Gracelessness (Touch AC 14, Fortitude save DC 17 partial, for 6 points of dex damage)

Spells available:
0 - all
1 - 6
2 - 6
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ;
Monday September 30th, 2019 7:57:38 PM
Bless + 1 to hit, +1 vs fear.
Bull Strength +4 Strength.
Shield of Faith +4 to AC.

Armand responds to Owen. "Well lately I've been either casting spells or trying to keep Atlas on his feet."

Armand channels the healing energies of Gargul. Channeling does not provoke. He excludes all the Duergar. So everyone in 30 feet of Armand, which is all of us heals...30 hit points!

Spells left [/spoiler]

1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), x (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Silence, Sound Burst, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Blindness/Deafness, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Flame Strike, Break Enchantment, slay living (domain)
6 (2):Heal, x, Undeath to death (domain)

Channeling 7/8 a day.[/spoiler]



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   24d6=84 ; d20+10=27 ; 5d6=14 ;
Monday September 30th, 2019 8:26:21 PM

Trying out one of his newest spells Neshi casts (disintegrate) on the Red Duergar ranged touch AC 27; for 84 points damage. Fortitude save DC 23, for 14 points

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+20=27 ; d8+5=10 ; d6=4 ; d8+5=10 ; d6=1 ; d20+15=21 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+15=21 ; 2d6+7=10 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+10=12 ;
Monday September 30th, 2019 8:55:16 PM
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24.
"Thanks for healing Brawn!"

Elyngael continues to target yellow Duergar. Point blank shot (+1 to hit for range), many shot(actually looked at rules and many shot is not -2 to hit it just chews through arrows).
First shot: (d20+20=27) hit, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=10) electrical (d6=4)
second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5+10) electrical (d6=1)
Second shot: (d20+15=21 not sure if that is a hit for entangled) normal damage (d8+5+12) electrical (d6=3)
Third shot: (d20+9=12) a miss.
Total damage from arrows: 40?

Brawn attacks the yellow duergar.
Bite (d20+15=21 does that hit him entangled) normal damage (2d6+7=10) Fire (d6=6) Cold (d6=6) trip attempt CMB (d20+13=20)
second Bite (d20+10=12) miss,
Total damage from Brawn: 22 ?


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 83/132  d20+18=38 ; d20+18=22 ; d8+9=17 ; 2d6=5 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+13=29 ; d8+9=13 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+9=27 ; d4+5=7 ; d6=1 ; d20+3=18 ;
Monday September 30th, 2019 11:24:15 PM
Atlas throws his arm up to ward off the heat, but quickly yells out, "Burn 'em Neshi!" As he does so he takes a beating, which is quickly followed up with a rush of healing energy from one of his friends. Seeing no reason to stop, Atlas continues the onslaught. He takes a 5 ft step to close the gap and executes a flawless stroke to finish off the Duergar directly in front of him. He eagerly switches his attention to the other, managing to hit with his sword and shield in quick succession.

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Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(bless)=38
Confirm Crit: 1d20+17+1(bless)=22 Crit NOT Confirmed
Damage: 1d8+9=17
Hold Damage: 2d6=5

Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(bless)=16
Damage: 1d4+5=miss
Frost: 1d6=miss

Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(bless)=29
Damage: 1d8+9=13
Hold Damage: 2d6=6

Attack Green w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(bless)=27
Damage: 1d4+5=7
Frost: 1d6=1

Attack Green w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(bless)=18
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Hold Damage: 2d6=miss

Total Damage Green: 22
Total Damage Black: 27

Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects


DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 5  d20+12=23 d20+12=19 d20+18=23 d20+13=14 d20+8=22 d20+8=13 d20+18=19 d20+13=22
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 4:54:38 PM
Owenmockingly responds to Armand about carring a glaive just for show... but the cleric cleverly respond that it's either casting spells or keeping the Tree Warden Tank, Atlas up his feet. Which he does as he channels some positive energy to patch up his friends.

Vamir's spectral hand finds the cyan Duergar without any difficulty (FORT Save 23 - success) but the Duergar's quite resilient to the negative effects. He suddenly feels clumsier than ever but at least not so bad to risk falling prone.

Hoping to end this madness quickly, Yurneschi tries to disintegrate one of the Duergar. A fine green ray springs fort from his hands and successfully touches the Duergar... failing to avoid the magic the Duergar is entirely disintegrated!! His gear falls unscathed on the ground while only a fine trace of dust remains of the raider...

Both Elyngael and Brawn continue to attack the entangled Duergar (his AC is lowered to 22). The poor thing is heavily bleeding from puncturing and bite marks...

Atlas first finishes the Green Duergar with his first blow. His next attacks are aimed at the Black Duergar. Atlas' sword finds an open stop in the Duergar's armor, a mighty shield bash breaks his nose.

The Yellow Duergar is severly hurt and still entangled. He chooses to tactically retreat through the vines that surround him. (double move at half speed)

Black Duergar makes another attempt to break the Tank's armor... all his attempts are futile...

Black hits AC23 - MISS
Black hits AC14 - NAT 1
Black hits AC22 - MISS

Armand is still the Cyan Duergar's favourtite target... to no avail...

Black hits AC19 - MISS
Black hits AC22 - MISS
Black hits AC13 - MISS

Here's the map

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 20/165 - -3DEX = AC22
* Red: DISINTEGRATED
* Black: 107/165
* Yellow: 141/165 - ENTANGLED = -4DEX = AC22 = FLEEING
* Green: DEAD
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Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   24d6=71 ; d20+10=24 ; 5d6+10=24 ; 5d6=19 ;
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 7:54:23 PM

Amazed at the results of his new spell, Neshi tries it again on the Black Deurgar. disintegrate, Touch AC 24, Damage 71 points, Fortitude DC 23 for 19 points

spell slots remaining
1st - 8
2nd - 6
3rd - 7
4th - 7
5th - 6
6th - 1

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+17=22 ;
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:05:40 PM
hmm. Armand quickly contemplates what to do. He casts Blindness Defensively. (Target 21, rolled 22 spell goes off no AOO). The Cyan Duergar must Fortitude Save 18 or be Blinded.
If blinded 50% miss chance all attacks. -2 to AC and looses Dex bonus to AC. -4 to Str and Dex skill checks.

He then calls out to the Duergar. "Are you guys sure you don't want to surrender? You seem to be loosing badly."

Spells left Highlight to display spoiler: {

1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), x (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Silence, Sound Burst, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, x, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Flame Strike, Break Enchantment, slay living (domain)
6 (2):Heal, x, Undeath to death (domain)

Channeling 7/8 a day.Highlight to display spoiler: {}}


Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless  d20+16=18 ;
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:09:23 PM
Vamir smiles as he sees the Duergar stumbles and knows his spell had some effect. Vamir looks around and realizes the yellow Duergar is attempting to escape. Vamir hustles forward 30 feet. Vamirvstares at the fleeing Duergar and casts blindness on him. (Fortitude DC 18 SR 18)

Spells available:
0 - all
1 - 6
2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+19=39 ; d20+19=21 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=6 ; d8+5=6 ; d6=5 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+9=26 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=2 ; d20+15=25 ; 2d6+7=17 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d20+13=33 ;
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:49:29 PM
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24.

Elyngael continues to target yellow Duergar. many shot.
First shot: (d20+19=39) hit, potential Critical roll to confirm (d20+19=21) not confirmed, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=12) electrical (d6=6)
second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5=6) electrical (d6=5)
Second shot: (d20+14=18) miss
Third shot: (d20+9=26) hit, normal damage (d8+5=8) electrical (d6=2)
Total damage from arrows: 39

"Brawn help Armand." She calls out.
Brawn goes after the Cyan Duergar.
Bite (d20+15=25) normal damage (2d6+7=17) Fire (d6=4) Cold (d6=4) trip attempt CMB (d20+13=33)



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility  12d6=43 ;
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 10:09:26 PM
Owen moves to I13, maintaining his invisibility. He casts a Cone of Cold diagonally outward that should catch both the yellow and black duergar. They must make a DC21 Reflex save or take 43 Cold damage.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 83/132  d20+18=22 ; d20+14=32 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=1 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=12 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=6 ; d20+3=4 ;
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 2:24:18 PM
Atlas continues his onslaught of the Duergar in front of him. His blade struggles to find an opening, but his shield is proficient twice!

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Attack Black w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(bless)=22
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Hold Damage: 2d6=miss

Attack Black w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(bless)=32
Damage: 1d4+5=9
Frost: 1d6=1

Attack Black w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(bless)=20
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Hold Damage: 2d6=miss

Attack Black w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(bless)=29
Confirm Crit: 1d20+8+1(bless)=12 (Crit Not Confirmed)
Damage: 1d4+5=9
Frost: 1d6=6

Attack Black w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(bless)=4
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Hold Damage: 2d6=miss

Total Damage to Black: 25

Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects


DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 6  d20+12=15 d20+12=28 d20+12=27
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 5:42:37 PM
Amazed with the terrible results of the Disintegrate, Neshi gives it another try... again a thin green ray springs from his fingers... this time it veers towards the black Duergar. He fails to withstand the negative energy and vanishes from the realm of mortals to the realms beyond...

The Cyan Duergar is able to resist the Blindness Armand wanted to cast on him. When called to surrender the Duergar takes a quick look around... Three are gone already... his only remaining gang member is trying to flee south... but at his back a razor sharp curtain of blades... where to go?!?

Like Armand, Vamir too attempts to blind one of the Duergar... but the yellow one also makes his save.

El finishes of the fleeing Duergar with a couple of well aimed arrows... the poor thing crumbles in the field of vines.

Owen can spare his cone of cold and Atlas realizes there's no one left to batter anymore.

Only the Cyan Duergar remains... he's facing Brawn and knows he has no chance at all to come out of this alive. He turns tail and runs... drawing an AoO from Brawn but he'll keep on running if he can...

Here's the map

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 20/165 - -3DEX = AC22
* Red: DISINTEGRATED
* Black: DISINTEGRATED
* Yellow: DEAD
* Green: DEAD
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Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   6d6+6=29 ;
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 6:53:46 PM


"I take it we can't let him leave?"

If Brawn doesn't finish him off with his AoO, Neshi uses one of his bloodline powers and sends an elemental ray, spell like ability streaking toward the fleeing Duergar's back 29 points damage

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless 
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 7:19:26 PM
Vamir realizes he can't stop the Duergar from running, and casts detect magic. Vamir looks over the bodies 9f the dead Duergar.

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 8:11:36 PM
Armand shakes his head. "There's the risk of him alerting others and coming back with bigger party or just being prepared in general. If he was repentant he would have surrendered for he could see we have not harmed our prisoner."

He turns to Krugg "If you can make him surrender it could save his life."

Armand casts Command, Will save 16, on the fleeing Duergar. "HALT!" he shouts.

Spells left Highlight to display spoiler: {

1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, x (wis bonus), x (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Silence, Sound Burst, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, x, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Flame Strike, Break Enchantment, slay living (domain)
6 (2):Heal, x, Undeath to death (domain)

Channeling 7/8 a day.}



Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+15=20 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+19=30 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=5 ; d8+5=6 ; d6=1 ; d20+14=24 ; d8+5=11 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=16 ;
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 8:35:30 PM
OOC HEY, Brawn bit the Cyan Duergar last round. I rolled a 25 to hit, so he should have taken damage from that. Further, I rolled his TRIP chance for that bite which was a CMB of 33, which is a NAT 20! What gives with him not taking damage and not being tripped?

Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24

Brawn's AOO: Bite (d20+15=20) miss.
Brawn easily closes the distance to the Duergar and attacks.
Bite (d20+15=18) miss.

Elyngael shoots at the fleeing Duergar.
First shot: (d20+19=30) hit, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=9) electrical (d6=5)
second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5=6) electrical (d6=1)
Second shot: (d20+14=24) hit normal damage (d8+5=11) electrical (d6=3)
Third shot: (d20+9=16) miss
Total damage from arrows: 21

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 12:11:46 AM
Owen looks to see the fate of the fleeing duergar.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 83/132  d20+22=31 ; d8+9=14 ; 2d6=4 ;
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 11:19:29 AM
Atlas jumps into the air and yells "Fly!" His boots sprout small wings and he takes off after the Duergar, covering the ground quickly with his winged boots.

As he flies he responds to Armand, "Yep, we cannot chance it and he doesn't seem inclined to give up."

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ooc: Atlas uses a double move covering 120 ft to catch up to the Duergar. Assuming the Duergar was running off the map. I'll attack below for AOO, assuming he continues to flee. If by chance the Duergar didn't make it further than 60 ft from Atlas then this would count as an attack for him this round, but I'm assuming that's not the case.

AOO on Cyan Duergar w/ Longsword: 1d20+21+1(bless)=31
Damage: 1d8+9=14
Holy Damage: 2d6=4

Bless: +1 on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects


DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round 7  d20+9=22
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 6:03:53 PM
(DM Note - aie I indeed completely forgot about Brawn's action last turn. Hit attack was a clear hit and so was his trip... I'll try to wheel it in this turn - thank you for pointing this out to me)

Just before the Duergar was able to attack Brawn bit a chunk out of his upper leg... additionally he easily knocks the Duergar down! Laying down the Duergar looks up a Brawn... the wolf's teeth drooling and dripping with blood... he scampers backwards and attempts to stand up (drawing an AoO from Brawn)

Yurneshi does not consider it wise to let him escape... a ray blasts the Duergar in his back...

Armand agrees with Neshi and hopes Krugg can talk some sense into the Duergar... the cleric tries to stop him with a command word but it seems not to affect the dark dwarf.

Brawn chases the remaining raider but he fails to bite him. Elyngael though shoots quite accurately. Previous spells made this Duergar move less nimble so even the second attack hits.

Owen observes the fleeing Duergar.

With the trip attack from Brawn last round the Duergar didn't make it far yet so Atlas decides to attack staight away...

vamir assumes his friends will take good care of their runner so he instead takes a look at the bodies... oddly, two have been vapourized... their gear is laying on the ground though.

Badly hurt, the only thing for the Cyan Duergar to do, is run... run and hope he runs fast enough. He'll attempt a double move but both Brawn and Atlas are at his feet. He'll drawn another AoO from Brawn.

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* Duergar AC 24
* Cyan: 127/165 - -3DEX = AC22
* Red: DISINTEGRATED
* Black: DISINTEGRATED
* Yellow: DEAD
* Green: DEAD
*****************

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+15=25 ; 2d6+7=13 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+19=33 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=3 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+9=23 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=5 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 8:17:09 PM
Blessed from Armand +1 to hit.

Brawn's stats AC 29/T16/F27, HP 74/87 CMD 24

Brawn's First AOO: Bite (d20+15=25) hit normal damage (2d6+7=13) Fire (d6=3) Cold (d6=4) trip attempt CMB (d20+13=17).
Brawn then does his normal attack (not sure if he gets 2 attacks since I'm assuming everybody is moving).
Bite (d20+15=18) miss.
Total damage from Brawn: 20

Elyngael continues shoot the fleeing Duergar. many shot.
First shot: (d20+19=33) hit, multi shot is 2 arrows, first normal damage (d8+5=12) electrical (d6=3)
Opps forgot the damage from the second arrow from this same hit normal damage (d8+5=8) electrical (d6=5)
Second shot: (d20+14=21) You have his AC as 22 so I assume this misses.
Third shot: (d20+9=23) hit, normal damage (d8+5=12) electrical (d6=4)
Total damage from arrows: 44

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 8:25:34 PM
Armand gets the sense that the Duergar is not long for this world without needing any help from him. He decides to look in on the monastery and starts walking that way, on the alert in case something else jumps out.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 10:07:10 PM
Owen checks the monastery with Armand, keeping his See Invisible active.

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless 
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 10:54:08 PM
Vamir assumes nothing is magical due to not seeing any auras from his detect magic.

Spells available:
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1 - 6
2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Friday October 4th, 2019 8:06:51 AM
Neshi keeps an eye on the goings ons and keeps an ear cocked toward the two heading to the monastery. he hates the fact that the party is splitting.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 83/132 
Friday October 4th, 2019 12:08:31 PM
Atlas flies over to the Duergar as arrows fly past him. Upon seeing the Duergar go down he lands and uses it's shirt as a makeshift rag to clean his sword and shield. "Nice shooting El. Let's first check the monastery, then I think we may need to rest here until tomorrow."

Atlas turns to join Armand and Owen, waving to Vamir and Neshi as he goes, "Vamir, Neshi, let's go with these two so they don't get themselves into trouble. Besides, I need some healing."

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless  2d12+12=21 ;
Friday October 4th, 2019 8:13:54 PM
Vamir looks over at Atlas,"Here let me help with that." Vamir stretches out his hand and casts cure moderate wounds on Atlas, healing 21 points of damage. "Follow and I will bring up the rear with Melzat."

Spells available:
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2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday October 5th, 2019 12:38:33 PM
Armand waves Atlas over to him. "I can heal you. Someone also needs to keep an eye on Krugg."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility  d20+17=25 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+19=25 ;
Sunday October 6th, 2019 8:17:31 AM
Owen inspects the monastery's architecture to discern what they might expect inside. Knowledge (Religion, History, Local): 25, 28, 25.

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up 
Sunday October 6th, 2019 4:12:06 PM
Rage seems to build in both Brawn and Elyngael as they brutally finish the fleeing Duergar... Brawn ravage his body with a viscious bite but it is El herself who delivers the lethal shots from her shocking Longbow...

And then a calmness returns to the road... Krugg, still sitting atop the Donkey gazes at you with open mouth... fear in his eyes...

Vamir did see some magic gear on the Duergar that were slain. Let's scrape of some blood so we can tally it all up...

Wounds are healed and after admiring the monastery from the outside you notice a Cleric of Maab standing in the monastery portal...

"Thank the Queen for our saviours... come come... please come in and be welcome. My name is Plieophus, 2nd level Cleric of the Queen of Fey, Queen Maab."

[Everyone take 10.000 Xp from the Monastery battle]

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d20+15=23 ;
Sunday October 6th, 2019 5:49:37 PM
Armand will channel Energy to get Brawn and Atlas (and anyone else injured).
Both are healed 23.

Armand will then burn the Dismissal spell and cast Cure Serious Wounds on Atlas. (3d8+level)
Healing Atlas 29 hit points.

Armand waves to Plieopus. "Be right there." He turns to the party. "Anyone want to take some time and go through the Duergar's stuff and see what they have. There may be some bags of loot on one or more as well if they are out looting for their dragon."

Armand walks over to Plieopus. "Hello, we are the Wardens from the Tree of Parting. Is anyone hurt in your Monastery? Could you tell us some more of what happened here?"
Diplomacy 23 (d20+15)

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Sunday October 6th, 2019 6:07:08 PM
seeing the newcomer and not overly worried about him, Neshi helps search the remaining dead Duergar.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Sunday October 6th, 2019 9:33:40 PM
Elyngael and Brawn are ready to take a moment before meeting someone new, so Elyngael helps to search for anything worthwhile on the dead duergar. "Atlas, we need to keep tabs on Krugg, but from the look in his eyes, I don't think he'll be giving us too many problems", Elyngael smiles grimly at the duergar atop the donkey. "We might want to clean up a bit before meeting anyone, too. We don't want to embarrass Armand, and making a good first impression can't hurt"

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 106/132 
Monday October 7th, 2019 1:10:22 PM
Atlas nods a thank you to Armand for the healing. While most of the blood on him is dried and rubs off, there are still a few cuts and bruises that he's dealing with.

Atlas laughs out loud at El's comment, "You couldn't be more right. Armand would have a fit if we didn't clean up a little first. Also, based on that cleric's comments and demeanor I think everyone has things under control in there. I'll stay out here with Krugg, go through the stuff for loot, and then dispose of the bodies somehow." Atlas proceeds with his plan, humming a tune to himself and asking Krugg for assistance with moving the bodies.

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ooc: I'm a bad ADM, I still haven't officially sold our gear from the last time we had loot, even though I was reminded! We took the gold, but I need to make it official. I'll do that this week as we work out whatever we find with this search. Sorry for the delay.


DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up 
Monday October 7th, 2019 4:49:32 PM
Only 4 posts? That's not what I'm used of you folks...
I'll delay posting another hour or two.

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless 
Monday October 7th, 2019 7:31:14 PM
Vamir takes the healing Owen offers with a smile, "Thank you, Owen." Vamir removes Zaita from his belt, and expands her to normal size. Vamir the casts create water and fills her with fresh, clean water. Vamir cleans his face and hands and offers the others the opportunity to clean up. Vamir's ears pick up at the mention of Queen Maab, but waits until introductions are made to ask questions.

Spells available:
0 - all
1 - 6
2 - 5
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 4
6 - 4


DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up 
Monday October 7th, 2019 7:36:20 PM
Armand, Neshi, El and Atlas first examine the slain Duergar. They also keep an eye on Krugg but as El says it sees doubtful Krugg would attempt anything to break free.

You gather all the precious items the Duergar assembled:
a bag of precious stones with a total value of 8000, a bag of artworks valuing 1200gp, and a sack of coins valuing 3000gp, Onyx Dog, figurine of wondrous power, wand of fly (15th level caster) 25 charges worth 16875 Total value: 44,575gp (possibly +1 dragon bane spear worth 8302gp)
(DM Note - folks we decided to play a bit with the loot list. rather than handing you 5 times the exact gear the Duergar used, this loot has been carefully selected. We figured you would sell most the Duergar were wearing anyhow. )

Plieophus leads you into the monastery and rambles on : "My name indeed is Plieohus, 2nd level Cleric of the Queen of Fey. Thank you again for saving us. We were no match for them at all... only Ragerster, our once brave leader, tried to protect us yet he was slain. Please come in, eat and drink something and I would be most honoured if you would at least spend the night in our Monastery.

As he speaks some of the younger worshippers begin to set the table and bring out some ale wine and tasty meals.

Just before dinner, Plieophus takes Armand aside... [b]"Sir, you are a Cleric of Lord Gargul... we would be most thankful if you could lead the ceremony tomorrow saying goodbye to Ragerster.

and then...

"Tomorrow we say goodbye to our leader. This evening we eat, drink and tell stories!
Share with us you names and exploits brave adventurers!" he concludes speaking to you.


Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+15=26 ;
Monday October 7th, 2019 8:52:22 PM
Armand nods solomnly to Plieophus. "I would be honored to usher Ragerster into Lord Gargul's presence." He takes out his journal. "I am also a member of the scholars guild. What can you tell me of Ragerster as well as your monestary? I would like to record the information for posterity."

"Do you know why the Duergar attacked you? Have you heard of other troubles in this region?" Armand tries to pump the clerics for information.
Diplomacy 26 (d20+15)

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless 
Monday October 7th, 2019 9:17:10 PM
Vamir shakes Plieophus' hand, and introduces himself. "I am Vamir, a witch, and recent addition to the Wardens. Thank you for your hospitality." Vamir enjoys a good meal, and makes sure to introduce Zaita, and Melzat to everyone. At the end of the night Vamir discreetly speaks to their host, and asks if they have a broom he might have.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=37 ;
Monday October 7th, 2019 9:20:00 PM
Elyngael and Brawn finish the clean up and walk into the monastery. They are careful to stay out of the way of the worshipers bustling around with some great smelling dishes. Elyngael surveys the premises for doors, windows, visible hallways, etc., even noting the appearance of the worshipers. (Perception d20+18=37)


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Monday October 7th, 2019 11:46:16 PM
Owen offers condolences for Ragerster's death. He tells the story of the Warden's chase across the countryside to rescue dwarves captured by orcs.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 8:08:35 AM
Neshi helps collect the Deurgar gear etc. and then moves in to meet the monk and clerics of the monastery.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 10:33:06 AM
Atlas stands outside and waves towards Pleiohus when he sees him, but doesn't get a chance to formally introduce himself. When dinner is served he waits until the others have eaten, then asks for someone to switch the guard duty with him so that he can eat. He'll bring back what is left to feed Krugg, but he doesn't want him anywhere near these people after what his people did to them.

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up 
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:16:00 PM
The Wardens welcome Pleiophus's invitation into the Monastery and share dinner together. Atlas is soon relieved from his guard duties so he has a chance to join his team at the table. Each of you is welcomed by Pleiophus and given a chance to wash your hands before joining the Cleric of Maab at the table. During this ritual Elyngael surveys the Monastery... she notices none of the people who live here carry weapons... in fact this monastery clearly was ill defended... in fact 'not at all' would better suit this place. If those duergar attacked all here were defenceless.

"Ragerster was our druid... our leader... ", Pleiophus answers to Armand during dinner, "He was always striving to be our equal as he was in charge of the Monastery. This Sickle belonged to him and when we deliver him back to our Queen we will send him on his way with it... ". Pleiophus sighs as he continues, "Now it seems I am in charge of this Monastery... it will be difficult to live up to Ragerster's example. "

When asked why they were attacked and if they heard about any other troubles in this region Pleiophus lays down his knife :"From what we heard these bandits say to each other it seems they were looting for gold and precious items for someone with the name Temorianalis. I never heard about anyone called that way... nor do I know where this person lives. I do know that when they spoke about this person they were terrified... "

And th Pleiophus eyeballs each of you : "Now what about you... our saviours... where are you from and where are you going to? How perhaps we may be of service for you?"



Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:27:28 PM
Atlas listens and pipes in as much as he can. If given an opportunity he tells the story of The Wardens, practicing his storytelling. He never dreamed of being a bard, but this is something he truly enjoys. He gives each member of The Wardens their moment in the spotlight, but any time he focuses on himself he sticks to humor rather than heroics.

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:52:24 PM
Armand will take out his journal and read excerpts of the groups exploits. Trying to show each person's strength and perseverance in a difficult time that makes them more heroic.

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless 
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 8:06:25 PM
Vamir listens to the stories as intently as their host. Vamir keeps quiet most of the night as he has just recently joined the group. Vamir quietly slides out at some point to take his turn watching Krugg outside and allow Melzat to plant his roots for a few hours.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 9:23:25 PM
Elyngael eats and listens to the stories as long as she can. She stands and starts to walk around, "Your hospitality and meal are most welcome, but how can your queen expect you to exist here with no weapons - no defense against the evil around you? If the druid was in charge, why was he allowed a weapon? I don't mean to be rude in the light of your kindness, but I am concerned about your continued welfare."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Tuesday October 8th, 2019 10:43:16 PM
Owen answers Pleiophus: "We are the Wardens of the Tree of Parting. It is our duty to protect the Tree and its denizens. Increasingly, we are called to quell threats to the areas surrounding it, and it is on such a mission that we happened upon your monastery. You surely noted that the duergar are far from their usual homes; they are not the true enemy: rather, they are fellow-sufferers turned upon the countryside. They are pillaging under the threat of a red dragon, Temorianlis, and we are traveling to its lair in the Scab that we might halt its growing menace."

He continues, turning to Pleiophus' second question: "This meal and a bed for the evening would be great service to us. As my companions have shared, however, we are concerned for your continued safety after the loss of your leader. Would you also grant us time to study a space near your monastery? A courtyard or garden, perhaps? Should further ills befall you or those nearby, we could teleport here with greater accuracy and aid in your protection. That may assuage Elyngael's concerns..."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 12:54:09 PM
I might suggest a spot where access to the inner workings is quick but now well known, if such an area exists.

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up 
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 6:51:13 PM
The evening proceeds and one by one the Wardens share parts of their stories... stories they wrote together some written apart. Pleiophus is eager to listen and so are several of the other disciples that were captured by the Duergar. You are welcome to create a teleportation area within the Monastery as you see fit.

When questioned why the monastery is hardly defended or why then Ragerster was carrying a weapon Pleiophus answers in kind : "It was Ragerster strongest belief that in this holy place there was no need for anger nor hate. As for the sickle... it is our ritual knife for harvesting... I too have one ans so have all of our disciples. Yet they are never used for spilling blood. "

It's becoming late and candles are burning low when the Wardens tell what they have learned so far of Temorianalis... the great Red Dragon that is behind all this mayhem.

"It is sad to learn these Duergar were only trying to save their own kin from this Dragon's wrath... if only they had asked for help Ragerster would most certainly have given it. Perhaps... wait... hold on I'll be right back... "

A few moments later Pleiophus comes back holding a Spear in his hands...
"Please take this... Ragerster did not allow weapons to be carried in the monastery but this spear, which was given to the Monastery long ago, is said to be a Dragon Killer... may it serve you well and help defeat this dragon"

(pleiophus hands you a +1 Dragon Bane Spear - this one was already on the loot list)

[b]"My friends... please allow me to show your rooms for tonight. Please Master Armand, we would be honored if you would perform the ceremony tomorrow morning in honor of Ragerster "

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, See Invisible, Bless 
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 7:28:07 PM
Vamir spends several hours allowing Melzat the opportunity to refresh and rest with his roots in the dirt. Vamir returns inside as Pleiophus shows the sickle used for harvesting. "May I ask what you harvest good sir? I myself am an herbalist, and brewer of potions when time allows. I have my father's sickle, the very one he taught me to harvest with. Although of late it is used more often for defense rather than cultivating fresh herbs." Vamir shakes his head ruefully at the last comment. Vamir looks over at Pleiophus, "Gentle cleric, I see you venerate Queen Maab, she is also my patron. I would ask a favor of you that may seem strange. When I wake in the morning, and prepare my spells, and conduct my rituals, may I do so in the corner of your sanctuary? It is not often I find those who show her the respect as we do."

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 8:22:12 PM
Armand proceeds to bed and in the morning rises extra early to prepare for the ceremony.


(RD subbing) Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 8:23:37 PM
Atlas takes the Dragon Bane spear. "My thanks." He looks to the group. "Is anyone else able to use this?"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 9:44:04 PM
"I think we should hold onto the spear for now. I can use it, but I'm more effective with the bow. I think we'll need to see what sort of circumstance we are in when we run into the dragon." She turns to Pleiophus. "Defending yourself is not a matter of anger or hate. It is a matter of self preservation. If you do not learn to defend yourself then it will fall to others to put their lives in harms way to defend you. At least learn spells that will make your place something evil doers would pass over. Spells of Entanglement and Spike Growth come to mind."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Thursday October 10th, 2019 8:34:49 AM
Neshi participates in the evening as much as he is comfortable doing, while feeling a bit of unease spending the night in the Monastery of his patron's queen, seeing as they do not always quite see eye to eye.

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery Round - Wrap up 
Thursday October 10th, 2019 6:46:16 PM
It's well beyond bedtime when the Tree Wardens leave the dinner table and are shown to their rooms.
While walking through the corridors of the Monastery Pleiophus answers Vamir's questions.

"We harvest herbs, plants, use it for pruning the trees... all in favour of our Queen.
Please be out guest Sir Vamir... this Sanctuary honors Queen Maab. Anyone who follows her is more than welcome to use our ritual chambers for meditating and honoring our Queen. "

"Lady Elungael speaks wise... the use of certain magic can provide this place with some minor protection. I'm now in charge of this place... your advice will not fall on deaf ears. "

Back in your chambers you ponder the use of the Dragon Bane spear. No one is adept in using this kind of weapon but who knows when it comes in handy against Temorianalis...

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Night passes uneventfully.
At sunrise a light knock on the door is heard for waking you all up...



(RD subbing) Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  
Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:13:33 PM
Atlas wonders why no one is adept at using the Dragon Bane Spear. It's a spear. He can use it. So he practices with it during the night to see if it handled differently in some aspect than an ordinary spear.

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:20:19 PM
Armand sleeps for 3 hours and then spends the rest of the night meditating and praying to Gargul. He will also prowl around the monastery and if he see's any of the inhabitants will ask about Ragerster's life so he knows more about him. Morning will find him sitting with the body.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:32:20 PM
Elyngael unobtrusively observes Atlas practicing with the spear. She thinks that each of them should know how to handle the spear - just in case. She cannot rest easily, so she leaves monastery for fresh air. Brawn is gently snoring at the base of a large tree, so she wanders over to him, curls up in his warm fur and finally relaxes enough to sleep.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Thursday October 10th, 2019 10:53:14 PM
Owen needs little sleep, so he is awake reading when the knock on the door sounds. He tucks bookmarks into three or four tomes and quietly opens the door.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Friday October 11th, 2019 1:46:14 PM
Neshi spends some time before sleep in the outside elements and nature and then turns in for the night. when morning comes he joins the others in breaking his fast and then goes to observe the ceremony though it makes him a bit uneasy.

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d20+18=30 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+18=30 ;
Friday October 11th, 2019 8:18:23 PM
Vamir sleeps his normal 2 hours and wakes several hours before the knock at the door. Vamir scoops up Zaita and Melzat and quietly pads down to the sanctuary. Vamir sets Zaita down and makes her larger, and sets Melzat beside her. "Keep an eye out while I prepare for the day please" Vamir walks towards the front of the sanctuary, talking softly to himself, "Queen Maab, thank you for granting me the ability to use my gifts. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to help others. Please help with my rituals."

Vamir takes a deep breath and centers himself as he draws Woldsblood for his spells, (DC 16 rolled DC 30). Vamir smiles as he feels the power course through his body, and he is renewed. Vamir walks back towards, Zaita, "Zaita, it is time for our rituals." Vamir's brow furrows as begins his morning rituals, (Basic Ritual DC 20 rolled 20 Intermediate Ritual DC 30 rolled 30).

Vamir bows slowly, and reverently to the altar, and backs towards the door. Vamir asks Zaita to shrink down and attaches her to his belt. "Melzat, let us walk outside so you can gets your roots in the dirt before the service this morning."

Vamir finds Atlas working with the spear, "Melzat, plant your roots near Elyngael, and Brawn. Look over them as they sleep, and be quiet!" Vamir walks over to Atlas. "Atlas, may I see the spear?" Vamir copies some of the basic stances Atlas was practicing and gets the heft of the weapon. The shaft of the spear smooth against his calloused hands, Vamir deftly spins the spear, stabbing at imaginary foes. "Atlas, if the others don't need this weapon, I will be glad to carry it. I don't have a weapon that would pierce a dragon's hide, and hopefully I won't need it but if I do..." Vamir let's the words trail off unspoken.

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OOC: Sorry for missing yesterday's post. This week has been horrible at work.

DM StevenVdB - The Monastery - The Burrial 
Sunday October 13th, 2019 4:19:13 PM
Oddly no one answer the light tapping on the door to the Warden's chamber... as usual none of the Wardens need a lot of sleep so most of them are already outside or elsewhere practising the new found spear. Seems only Owen was still in the room with his nose tucked away in some heavy tomes.

Armand is found sitting with the body of Ragerster. The druid's wounds have been cleaned and he looks at peace. It seems Ragerster had this special large flat rock in the woods around the Monastery. He could be found sitting there for hours and hours admiring nature around him. Summer or winter... spring or fall... he would always return to this most precious place. Little was known of his life before the Monastery. He shunned weapons yet he owned a dragon bane spear... he had the stature of a knight yet renounced combat...

Time is spent practising... caring for companions and friends... Melzat, Zaita and Vamir prepare for the next day to come.

In turn the Wardens practice the spear... true... though peaceful it now is here, there's still a Dragon out there somewhere.

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After breakfast Pleiophus comes to seek you. He suggest burying Ragerster in a corner at the back of the Monastery and asks Armand to speak some words.

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+11=26 ;
Sunday October 13th, 2019 9:07:51 PM
OOC, Uh dear DM, Owen did say he answered the door at the knocking.

Armand speaks. "Lord Gargul hear the words of your humble servant, whose words are often not enough to convey the true scope of loss felt by those that mourn the ones you've taken. We are gathered here to see Ragerster off in his final adventure. All come to you in their time, and it appears this was his time. Ragerster died trying to save those that were entrusted to his care. What better way to enter into your abode. Please hear the prayers of those that knew him and will miss him most." Armand nods to the other monks/druids of the Monastery to say any words they would.

Armand then performs the other ceremonies of his calling. Knowledge Religion 26 (d20+11)

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Sunday October 13th, 2019 9:22:26 PM
Elyngael and Brawn awakened with the sun and wandered to the nearest natural source of water to freshen up from their rest. They make it back to the monastery just in time for breakfast. [b]"Brawn you may go find your own meal, while I attend the ceremony. I'm sure Armand will appreciate our respect for the dead. Then we must make plans to protect the living from this dragon scourge."[b]

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Sunday October 13th, 2019 9:25:15 PM
Vamir takes the time to clean up before the ceremony. Attending the funeral of Ragerster brings back the death of his Gornin, and as the tears well up in his eyes Vamir throws up his hood covering his head and face. Vamir reaches down and, rests his hand on Melzat drawing strength from the little willow.

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Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Monday October 14th, 2019 8:00:14 AM
Neshi makes it back from his wanderings in time for the ceremony, where he stays in the back avoiding the Maabsters and listening to Armand's word and those of any other speakers.

DM StevenVdB - Northbound again...  
Monday October 14th, 2019 7:39:33 PM
The Wardens pay their respect to Ragerster and though they never actually met him, from all the stories they heard he must have been a remarkable man.

After the ceremony Pleiophus comes to see you.

"We thank you for your kind words and help. I know you have other business out there to do, yet please be welcome here at all time. " Suddenly one of the younger disciples who had been in charge of keeping an eye on Krugg, brings the Duergar before you and Pleiophus.

"Kind sirs and ladies... please me not want go North. Town kin wants me dead... call me weak... Me not want to go home... me not want to go to Dragon... Here nice place... nice people... Me want learn from people... me want stay here... "

Pleiophus eyeballs Krugg and then you : "It would be Ragerster's dream if we were to forgive and allow this young Duergar to live in our Monastery... learning the ways of Woldian Nature. If he would like to stay, he has out blessing to do so.

Time has come to move on... you might almost forget there's a Dragon waiting out there!
Up to you to decide if you want Krugg to be dragged with you but it seems he would much rather die than go back North...

And so you get back on the trail North.

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday October 14th, 2019 9:44:24 PM
"Excuse us a minute." Armand turns to the group. "It is up to you what we do we Krugg, though I think leaving him here may not necessarily the best option. I guess it's a matter of trust. If you feel he should get a chance we can leave him, if you feel he can get a chance but needs some safeguards....well I can Geas him to stay here and learn and not harm any of the other monks." He pauses for a moment. "Though casting that spell will mean we will have to stay here another day as I don't have it ready at this moment."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Monday October 14th, 2019 10:05:08 PM
"I would feel more comfortable leaving him here with the Geas cast on him. I don't like to leave any uncertainties behind me," votes Elyngael.

Vamir (Wade) AC:21 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Monday October 14th, 2019 10:18:47 PM
Vamir listens to the group, "I personally dislike this idea of leaving this Duergar here but if it is what we, as a group, choose to do I can cast geas on him now, and we don't have to wait another day." Vamir turns to the monks,"While we discuss, is there a broom you might part with? I seem to have misplaced mine?"

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Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Monday October 14th, 2019 10:39:40 PM
Owen is willing to leave the duergar behind, especially with a geas upon him. He asks Krugg how to find the duergar village; with his knowledge of Geography it should be simple to go the rest of the way.

He also spends some time studying a room in the monastery, should he need to teleport back here. "Remember, if you have issues, a Message spell will bring us back here.... unless we're fighting a dragon at that particular moment."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday October 14th, 2019 11:19:35 PM
Atlas shrugs, "I'm fine either way with Krugg. Taking him will likely make all this harder, but leaving him behind, well, it has it's own risks. Like I said, either way is fine with me."

He then goes about packing and getting ready for their journey, spending some quality time with Sabre to ensure his mount is ready for the journey ahead.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 8:06:05 AM
I think that while we can certainly contribute to this conversation, the ultimate choice is with the Monks here. If they feel strongly about having him stay, who are we to decide that for them.

DM StevenVdB - Northbound again...  
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 5:58:16 PM
Seems like Krugg's request is taken into considerations. Armand is not convinces that leaving the Duerger behind is their safest bet, but a Geas spell could do a lot to keep Krugg from turning evil... something that can most certainly convice El.
Owen, Atlast and NEshi concur... taking Krugg along is likely to be trouble but leaving him behind without any precautions soulds equal trouble.

Hence, it seems the Wardens are to spend another day at the Monastery.
During the day Vamir requests a broom which he is presented gladly. Always great if someone volunteers to clean the place.

Owen takes Krugg with him to the Monastery Library. He finds some maps ofthe area... the Mountain where Temorianalis awaits is marked. So is the monastery itself... so by now you have a clean heading towards the lair of Temorianalis. Reluctantly Krugg draws a very large circle on the map indicating the approximate location of his home village.

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The next morning you wake up again - though some don't need much sleep at all - and prepare your departure. Some spells are cast at Krugg... some into the village.

Time to go??

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 6:13:46 PM
Owen assuages Krugg's concerns. "Don't worry; we'll head to the dragon's lair before your village. Hopefully, they will be the first to hear that the threat is vanquished. Do you have any guidance about getting into the lair itself?"

When the party is ready, Owen departs with the other Wardens.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 7:24:28 PM
Neshi spends the day practicing with his sling and the sword he has been neglecting.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d20+18=29 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+19=39 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 8:34:34 PM
Vamir takes the broom and heartily thanks the monks. Looking at the group, Vamir asks, "May I cast geas on the Duergar before we sleep? That way we may all begin with our full complement of spells tomorrow. " Vamir spends the day practicing with his sickles, bow, and when allowed the spear. Before heading to bed Vamir cast geas on Krugg if there are no objections.

Vamir gets his standard two hours of sleep, and wakes early preparing his spells and conducting his rituals.
Vamir makes sure the broom he was given is in his haversack, and heads outside where he harnesses his mule to the cart. While he waits on the others he makes sure Melzat takes the time to get his roots in the ground.

Draw Woldsblood: DC 16 rolled DC 29
Basic Ritual: DC 20 Survival rolled DC 37 (+1 to saves and AC)
Intermediate Ritual: DC 30 rolled DC 39 (roll d12 for cure spells)

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Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 8:53:05 PM
In the early morning Armand finds Atlas and Elengael. "Hey, while I'm talking to Krugg I'd like you guys to walk by and give him the old Bad Cop stare routine, flex, pat your weapons etc."

The next morning Armand goes to Krugg after Owen is through talking to him. "Hello Krugg. I'll be taking back those manacles now." He pauses and unlocks the manacles. "Let's sit and talk for a bit. I know you don't want to go back home because you are afraid of what others will say. And I do believe you are sincere about wanting to stay with the monks here to learn. However, for your own safety I would like to place a Geas spell on you. It will assure Atlas and Elengael that you are not trying to con your way to freedom." He points out Atlas and Elengael. "I mean I wouldn't want them to misinterpret anything and come charging back here to deal out their sort of vengeance would you?"

He lets his words sink in. "So I'm going to cast a spell on you for your own safety now." Armand then casts Geas on Krugg,"You may not injure a humanoid being or, through inaction, allow a humanoid being to come to harm. You must obey orders given you by humanoid beings except where such orders would conflict with the first condition. You may protect your own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the first or second condition." There is no save to this spell though he does get spell resistance if he has it.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday October 15th, 2019 9:26:54 PM
Elyngael and Atlas are happy to intimidate Krugg one more time. They stroll past him with Atlas powerfully swinging his sword, while Elyngael stops and commands Brawn to open his mouth wide for her. Once past Krugg, they smile at each other like two little kids. "I wish no harm to Krugg, so I'm glad Armand came up with this way to protect him from himself. Maybe he should geas you while he's at it!" Elyngael laughs and turns quickly running away from Atlas.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 10:31:38 AM
Atlas does his best to look tough and when El gives him an opportunity to be tough he growls and swings his sword at her while she runs away. He then chases after her. Once he finally catchers her he has a huge smile on his face and says, "Well, if that doesn't scare him then nothing will. Now for what you suggested, don't be surprised to wake up with spiders in your bed one of these days!" Atlas winces as he prepares himself for the full force of El's punch, assuming it's coming.

When given time Atlas joins Owen in looking over the maps so that he's prepared.

DM StevenVdB - Humble's Ford 
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 6:26:53 PM
Krugg shakes his head when Owen questions him about the lay-out of the lair of Temorianalis. "I no dare go near"

Rather than having Armand wasting his powers the next day, Vamir offers to cast the Geas spell before going to bed. (DM Note, I'm having Armand holding his speech to Krugg in the evening instead as Vamir already casts Geas on Krugg)
While Vamir prepares his spell, Armand tries to explain him the severity of the spell... the others walk by waving their weapons threatening Krugg...

Luckily Krugg is so vexed on Vamir and Armand that he does not notice Elyngael making jokes about the Geas enchantment with Atlas. The two run around after each other waving their swords at one another... In any case, there seems to be a rather cheerful teamspirit with the Wardens... Before going to bed Neshi practices his weaponry skills some more.

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And so finally the Wardens leave the Monastery behind. Krugg, will remain there under the Gear enchantment.

The Monastery is two days behind you when at last you leave the Red Hills behind you and come across the road from Angel Springs to Hovel. From what Krugg told you earlier, the trail you were following would bring you close to Humble's Ford... Following the road you arrive at the bridge crossing the Crescent River... beyond the bridge you can see Humble's Ford.



Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 8:13:18 PM
Armand sits on his horse and looks at the town. "Certainly seems small. That don't seem to have any walls or defense works. I guess the Duergar have not hit this place yet. I wonder if they are cutting through the Culver Wood or using some sort of underground tunnels we don't know about."

map the actual map of the place is a little past halfway down the page.

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 9:05:48 PM

As you look around the hamlet, you may note that the residents are busy putting up streamers and flowers and bells everywhere. Either the people here like to throw parties on the regular, or they are celebrating something special.

One especially young halfling fellow has an entourage following him as they work to get ready for the festivities. The entourage consists of four halflings (two are playing pan pipes) and a halfling-sized raven. A talking halfling-sized raven.

"Kid! Kid!" the raven says to the young halfling leading the group. "Kid, look! These bums look like adventurers to me. You got humans, and elfs, and ..."

"and a liontaur!" exclaims the young fellow. "Wowsy! Come on, let's say hi!"

The young fellow leads his coterie to the bridge and the party of Wardens. He reaches the group, faces the liontaur, and says in fluent Tauric, "The sun rises on our meeting, child of Domi! We are honored to great you at our hearth." He bows.

Then in common he says, "Wowsy! You guys just missed the battle, but you're in time for the victory party! Welcome to Humbles Ford!"

He bows. The young guy is wearing a cloak, but no armor, and typical adventurer gear ... headband, belt, boots, etc etc. A halfling sling-staff is tucked over his shoulder.

The raven croaks a raucous cough. Bliss laughs. "And this is Mookie, my spirit companion. And my followers, Joy, Hesitation, Comfort, and Mourning."

"They picked those names!" he stage whispers.

"Welcome to Humbles Ford!"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=26 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 9:28:32 PM
Elyngael stops next to Armand, "It does look small and quiet." Perception check d20+18=26
She looks at the others gathered and stops at Atlas, "I hope you know I meant no disrespect about being Geas'd. Some of you seem to think it was childish, but I was trying to break the tension. A pall has descended upon the Wardens since we heard about this dragon. We need to talk to each other, support each other. Did you ever think that maybe the dragon has heard of the Wardens and that makes it hesitate? Now I sound foolish!" she grins at all of them. "Let's make a plan!


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 9:58:34 PM
Owen responds to Armand. "I believe they have towers for their defenses, rather than walls."

When the halfling welcomes the party, Owen responds to him in Tauric: Highlight to display spoiler: {"We greet you, friend! We are the Wardens of the Tree of Parting. We might enjoy a party... You'll have to tell us of the battle, though, if we're to celebrate."}

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 6:39:11 AM
Seeing Bliss talking to some newcomers, Succotash heads over to investigate. As he gets closer, the Wardens see a handsome halfling wearing green priestly robes, embroidered with the holy symbols of the various Woldian gods, which seems to be uncomfortable to him. When he arrives, Owen, Neshi, and Vamir recognize him as the Paladin of Pantheon, Succotash Slenderstick, whom they have met at the Giggling Ghost, however the Priestly garb is something new.

”Welcome, and may the gods of the Wold bless you!” Succotash says,. He than turns to Bliss and asks, ”Did that sound priestly to you?”

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Thursday October 17th, 2019 8:27:51 AM
Neshi approaches the town and sees the folk running around and feels a bit over-sized and out of place.

When Bliss comes forward and greets him in Tauric, Neshi actually has to pause and think a moment before replying, as it has been so long since he has actually used his native tongue.

"Indeed good sir, our meeting does indeed brighten the Wold and as such I am afraid our parting with dim it just a bit, as wee." Um not meaning to be rude, but as you have introduced your friends, indicating Mookie, Joy, Hesitation, Comfort, and Mourning, might we have your name as well?."

When Succotash approaches, Neshi nods in greeting and then cocks his head a bit as if trying to figure out what was different about him at this meeting.

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 9:12:31 AM

Mookie laughs out loud when Yurneshi gently reminds Bliss that he has yet to introduce himself.

Bliss laughs too and declares, "I'm Bliss! I'm a witch and a warrior, and I'm a hero in the WLA!" He shows off his WLA badge.

When Succotash shows up, Bliss whispers to him, "You're doing great! No worries." Then he introduces his old friend to these new friends. "Please let me introduce Brother Succotash, the holiest and bravest of us."

When Owen asks about the recent battle, Bliss grins. "Sure, come on, join the celebration, and we'll tell you all about it."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 11:41:49 AM
Atlas is quite excited to see this place that he has heard so much about. The halfling way of life contains so much joy for the moment that it seeps into Atlas' bones.

As the others introduce themselves, the tall, dark haired human steps forward. His face and eyes express his excitement to be here, but he moves with a grace that you only see seasoned warriors. His voice is young and energetic as he speaks, "Hi everyone, it is nice to meet you. I'm Atlas Sunowl and I would love to join you in your celebration. We're about to go kill a dragon, so we might as well enjoy ourselves before facing our death. Is there a place where we could get food and drink and listen to your tale? I would be happy to share the story of the Wardens of the Tree of Parting if anyone is interested."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 4:07:13 PM
Vamir smiles as they ride into Humble's Ford, the grin on Elygael's face is contagious and the witch cant help himself. Seeing the raven Vamir's jaw drops,"Who...what..."Vamir looks back at Melzat and back at Mookie. "I have never seems a raven of his size!"

DM StevenVdB - Humble's Ford 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 6:37:43 PM
(DM note : Folks the board is temporarily yours. The Humbles Swords have been invited so let's hope some will join Bliss and Succotash. Do try to interact and learn from each other perhaps. Challenge each other to a duel or get drunk in the pub this evening)

Next Monday we move out again - on towards the dragon...
Not sure if I handed out the XP for the Monastery encounter? If not, please ad 10.000 XP to your character sheet.



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17; See Invisibility 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 6:38:13 PM
Owen greets Succotash and follows Bliss to the celebration.

Armand (Robert D) AC 27 (n23)/touch11/flat 25 (n21) HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+11=16 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2019 8:36:29 PM
Armand eyes Succotash to try and get an idea of what he is. Knowledge Region 16 (d20+11).

Then he announces, "Yes well, I'm not sure what your celebration is but we've been on the road for a few days. I would like to make myself more presentable. Could you direct me to an inn?

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday October 17th, 2019 9:38:23 PM
Elyngael looks at all the commotion and shrugs her shoulders,"This is not exactly what I had in mind, but as long as everyone is alright. We are free to leave for awhile, Brawn. You and I have not been wandering in a forest for enjoyment in a long time. Let's get back to Nature!" They quietly fade into the woods.

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Friday October 18th, 2019 12:46:09 AM
A red-haired halfling dressed in black leather and bearing the holy symbol Gargul rides up on a white pony.

"Hey Bliss, who are your friends?"

"Hi, I am Kezzem of Humble's Sword, paladin of Gargul. Don't mind Succotash here; he used to be a paladin like me, but then he took a fireball to the knee...and, wel, the rest of me. So now he's a cleric I guess? Switching classes after coming back from the dead is something of a Humble's Sword tradition."

DM StevenVdB - Humble's Ford 
Friday October 18th, 2019 1:47:03 AM
Keep posting through the weekend by all means folks!!

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 2:41:54 AM
“Kezzem is correct, I used to be a Paladin of Pantheon, and really only considered him worth while, but after meeting Lord Gargul, I realized how amazing the other gods can be as well. Than either by a silly joke from the god of life and death, or maybe he feels I can serve my friends, and the gods better this way, I came back as a cleric of the whole Woldian Pantheon, and now I wish to spend the rest of my days getting to know the gods better, and revering them”.

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 9:11:53 AM

Bliss introduces the Wardens that have given their names so far, which is ... [ooc: SCROLLING] ... Atlas!

"Okay, This is Atlas, and you other guys need to tell us your names!"

When Armand asks about a place to freshen up, Bliss pauses. "If you are hungry, we'll go to the Belly Buster. If you are thirsty, The Dancing Pig. If you just want to wash and rest in peace, come to our house."

Mookie the Raven caws, laughing. "Yeah, and if you want beds long enough for you all to stretch out in, try the next country over!"

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 9:43:10 AM
"Oh Mookie, Succotash smiles, "You know as well as I do that we have guest rooms for just such visitors back at the Sanctuary!"

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Friday October 18th, 2019 10:41:35 AM
Atlas laughs at all the commotion then responds to Bliss, "Um, what if we want something to eat and drink? And I'm really wanting to hear this story."

As Succotash speaks Atlas grimaces a bit, "While I'm not one to revere the gods, I am thankful. I also suffered a deadly blow and spoke with Lord Gargul. He was quite godly, but also kind. I didn't change anything though, other than I'm trying a bit harder not to die again. I don't think he would look on that kindly."

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 3:46:37 PM
Elyngael doesn't travel far into the forest before coming into a clearing filled with the bodies of dead giants. Through the trees, a 200 ft iron man looms above.

Ahead on the path stands a leopard. The large cat eyes Brawn warily, sniffing with a slowly waving tail.

"Quite a night for a local walk," a female voice calls from the side. "But I must admit, I figured that most visitors would stay in the village proper. Lost, perchance? Afraid of piñatas?"

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Friday October 18th, 2019 5:09:45 PM
"I though you worshipped the Pantheon before? Wait, it was just one god whose name is Pantheon? I know he's a god and all, but he really should have a better name. That would be like me saying my name was Halflings."

Tali (Jon-Paul) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 6:51:02 PM
The Wardens of the Tree of Parting Tree

As the joyous sounds of celebration and of new comers reach the ears of Tali, newly returned, Tali hovers over to see what is happening.

Approching the assembled group, Tali sees her friends, Bliss & his companion Mookie, a small group of halflings following them ; Joy, Hesitation, Comfort, and Mourning; Kezzem & Rumpus, Pressi & Harper, & Succotash Slinderstick! "Gosh, it's a great blessing to see ones friends again! Tali whispers to herself as if she might have forgotten the pleasure of speaking. As Tali hovers closer, she beings to see "Big Folks! and whispers to herself, "I wonder who they are!"

Tali flies right up to Bliss & Mookie asking him who the newcomers are. Bliss, who are your new friends?



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Friday October 18th, 2019 6:54:56 PM
Well before we get deemed to rude to be acceptable, Let me introduce myself and my companions for those of you who are not familiar with us.

I am Yurr’Neshi Reshka, The young golden skinned, elf lass over there is Elyngael Noldoryn and her companion, that she just sent off hunting,is named Brawn, The burly human over there is Atlas Sunowl. The young fellow with the braided hair is Lasse'Denosul but goes by 'Osul. Tall Dark and zealous over there is Armand of Waypoint. The silver-haired elf is Vamir Herven. And our middle aged, master of knowledge, and family man is Owen Marcellus.

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Friday October 18th, 2019 7:53:12 PM

"And look! Yurneshi is a liontaur!" exclaims Bliss excitedly, stating what is obvious to everyone with eyes.

Then he sees his friend hovering ... "Miss Talia," the little guy asks, "are you still a ghost? I hope not!"

Mookie pecks at the halfling mage, recently returned from death. "Nope! She's really real."

"Thank goodness!" declares Mookie's master.

"ANYWAY" says Bliss, "We can't just keep guests standing here on the bridge! Come on!"

Bliss decides to lead the entire party to the Belly Buster, because in his not-so-humble opinion, food trumps drink, unless you are a dwarf, and none of these folks look like dwarves to him.

"Once we get settled with a few courses under our belts," he says, "we can trade stories. Then later, we'll have a feast."

(On the way, he sends his followers off to change the sheets and get the big beds ready. And to lay in breakfast foods for the morning. Especially bacon.)

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Saturday October 19th, 2019 1:45:00 PM
When Succotash realizes that Bliss is leading everyone to the Belly Buster, he looks to Atlas and quickly mentions, "Don't worry they serve excellent ales and, as well as grand food, I mean we are halflings after all! If you leave the dinner table hungry or thirsty, then that's your fault."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Saturday October 19th, 2019 9:07:30 PM
Vamir nods his head when he is introduced, and waves. A face clearly not used to smiling manages a small one, as the young witch entices Melzat to show himself. "This is Melzat, my most recent traveling companion, and Zaita, my life long friend. Introduce yourselves it appears as though we are among new friends!"

Melzat waves his willowy arms, and manages to stammer,"He...hel... hello" before disappearing behind Vamir's legs again. Melzat chuckles softly, as Zaita enlarges on the seat of the cart,"Hello, I am Zaita. I served his mother before him, and now travel with The Wardens. "

Vamir flicksnthe reins, and the cart starts rolling forward, "I would love a bite to eat, and a warm bath but I need to see to Ol' Jaza here. He has done a days work and needs a run down, and some fresh feed."



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Saturday October 19th, 2019 11:15:25 PM
Owen follows along as the group heads to the Belly Buster. He speaks up after Yurneshi introduces everyone: "It's nice to meet you all! I'm Owen, the Loremaster of the Wardens. I'm not as handy in a fight as Atlas, but if you need to know obscure things I'm your man."

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Sunday October 20th, 2019 12:25:04 PM
"Greetings everyone. Shame you are arriving now--we could have used you guys not that long ago," says Kezzem. "We had to fight a giant invasion AND cultists of Skald at the same time. That's when we lost the use of our Iron Giant, and both Succotash and Talia died."

Kezzem pauses for a moment.

"They got better."

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Sunday October 20th, 2019 6:15:30 PM
During the feast, Bliss is happy to tell the whole story.

Okay, so we're protected from giants from the Scab by magic towers that keep them out. Well, one of our towers went ker-plooey about a year ago, and we've been busy fighting off two invasionsuntil we could get it fixed up.

Well, we were almost done with the repairs when a huge invasion sent hundreds or maybe thousands of giants into our valley. Like Sir Kezzem was saying, when we were split up and on the defensive, these cultists attacks us with invisibility and darkness, ambushed us, killed two of us, and nearly ruined everything. But we managed to repair the tower at the last second, which ended the invasion, and then we got together and chased them off, killing one of them, an antipaladin.

Then we visited Gargul and got our dead back. That's Miss Talia and Brother Succotash there.

So that was the big battle, and now we are celebrating. You came just in time for the party!

After some more food and drink. Bliss has a question. "So, you guys are off to fight a dragon. Are you stocked up on dragonbane stuff? Got your energy resistance maxed out? How big and old is the one you are fighting? You know Dragon Bay is just over yonder 20-30 miles. Tell us more!"

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Sunday October 20th, 2019 7:43:55 PM
'Neshi finds all the haflings' energy humorous as well as a bit tiring, but cant help but be impressed by their recent difficulties and victory.

"Well we actually do not know much about this dragon other than it apparently breathes fire. So we are assuming that it is a red Dragon, oh and female. It also apparently doesn't like to d her own dirty work. Instead she is holding an enclave/village of Duergar hostage and making them gather treasure for her. Or so we hear. That and a general direction is about all we have/know at this point."

Neshi looks around at the others to see if he left anything out.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Sunday October 20th, 2019 8:18:50 PM
Vamir nods as Neshi hits the high points, "Well, we have , um...well...I don't have a clue what we need. I've never fought a dragon, and the few stories told me when I was younger don't mention the preparation adventurers took. Any advice you might have would be fantastic!" Vamir reaches for another roll, and absentmindedly reaches down to pet Melzat.

Tali (Jon-Paul) 
Sunday October 20th, 2019 9:39:33 PM
As Bliss relates the story of the visit of Lord Gargul and of his friends being resurrected, Tali waves towards Bliss upon hearing her name.

"Bliss, you left out the part about the 250' tall Iron Giant!" says Tali.

DM Jeremy 
Monday October 21st, 2019 5:55:27 AM
There is much merry making as the Tree Wardens, and Humble's Sword enter the Belly Buster. At the request of the Swords, a back room is made ready, so that the two groups of heroes can have some privacy. As the Biguns, which is how the good halfling, of the Crescent Valley, refer to those races, taller than themselves, enter the Belly Buster, and are ushered into the back room, Many a curious Halfling turns to watch, and when they see the Swords with them, well, that only increases there curiosity.

After a moment or two, the wait staff, enter and bring in two kegs, one stamped "Brock's Best Beer", and the other "Brock's Delicious Hard Cider", as well as two large decanters of wine, one red, and the other white, both of fine vintage. A few moments after the drinks arrive, they begin to bring in the food. Cart after cart piled high with various savory dishes. Nothing overly elaborate, just darn good food, and lots of it, but what else would you expect while being entertained by Halflings. The table is sized medium sized creatures with comfortable chairs, as well as equally comfortable stools for the smaller folk. There is even a large plush pillow for Neshi to recline on while dinning. When it comes to comfort, Halflings try to think of everything.

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Monday October 21st, 2019 6:33:54 AM
Succotash pours himself a flagon of Brock's Best Beer, than takes a seat at the table. he looks around and notices that Pressi and Elyngael are missing, and not wanting them to miss out, he asks Bliss and Talia if one of them would be willing to send Pressi a message letting her know it's dinner time, and asks if any of the Wardens have the ability to do likewise for Elyngael.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday October 21st, 2019 2:00:56 PM
Atlas listens intently to the story of the giants, cultists, and the battle. "That's quite the story! I'm glad to see that you saved this curious place and the brave defenders that fell doing so." He takes a moment to get a plate put together with some of his favorites and begins to dig in. Between bites he answers about the dragon, "We don't know too much really. I think they said it was a red dragon and her name is Temorianlis. Heard of her? We do have a Dragon Bane spear, but honestly I'm trained in the longsword. Even with the dragon bane I don't think I can do as much as I can with my sword."

Atlas takes a few more bites, waiting to see if they know anything about Temorianlis.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday October 21st, 2019 5:24:13 PM
Armand keeps quite and contemplates the ways of Lord Gargul. He realizes he has been negligent in not seeing to the proper prayer/receptions to the Warden's slain opponents. He will have to correct that in the future. But he is somewhat taken aback by Gargul's resurrection of a slain hero and said hero having to take a new career path. It seems a waste of talent that has already been used to hone one's skills. He is deeply troubled and thus goes off to a corner to eat and think.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Monday October 21st, 2019 7:53:54 PM
Vamir eats just to the point of groaning, "That was amazing!" Vamir nods his head to his hosts as he continues to listen to the conversation going around him.

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Monday October 21st, 2019 8:05:43 PM
Sometime after deciding that this person that broke off isn't a threat or interesting, a young female halfling finally made her way to the festivities.

Clad in her black and navy evening dress, a number of followers in her wake and her leopard by her side, Pressi walked through the room as if a foot taller. She shook hands, joked around, and ultimately found the wine.

"Well, what's this now?" she said as she made her way to all the humans and elves. Her smile was friendly, mostly masking how much she studies each of the newcomers. "All these halflings aren't bothering you fine folk, are they?"

To her own group, "My apologies. Last minute cleanup stuff, but I am here to relax now."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Monday October 21st, 2019 8:15:15 PM
Elyngael is so engrossed by the 200 foot tall statue she momentarily shuts out everything around her. Then she notices the dead giants just lying around. "Come on Brawn I think we may want to talk to the group about this." She returns to the village and enters the inn. The large wolf, Brawn, just yawns largely and eyes the floor for tidbits.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Monday October 21st, 2019 9:33:15 PM
Neshi digs in to the best meal he has had in days even quaffing a couple of large ciders as well, while listening to the discussions going on around him.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday October 21st, 2019 9:51:06 PM
Atlas decides to use the cider to wash down his dinner. "What a fabulous surprise this adventure has taken. In only a few short hours I feel like I've made a few friends for life. Then again, who knows how long this life will last. Anyone have a tip on where we can buy some fire resistance potions?"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 12:19:18 AM
Owen drinks some cider and eats heartily. "Tell us more about the Iron Giant! It sounds fascinating."

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 12:20:46 AM
"Are you sure it was 250 feet tall Talia? It doesn't look an inch over 249 to me!" says Kezzem.

"Hey Armand, you're a cleric of Gargul? I'm a paladin of Gargul! Did you die and come back in his service like me or were you born a priest? Well, probably not born one, but I've seen some strange things. I literally saw a pig fly! I mean, it had a magic carpet, but still!"


DM Jeremy 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 5:32:17 AM
Stories are passed around as freely as the food. Questions are asked, and some are answered, as the two groups of heroes gain from one another. Two late comers arrive in the forms of Pressi and Elyngael, and they join right in. This looks like it may be a long night, but then again, with good food and drink, and budding friendships, what else would be expected.

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 5:55:18 AM
As everyone digs into the feast, Succotash also fills his plate, (3 or 4 times, OK 6 times) As an after dinner beverage he pours himself a cider, and sits and listen. When Atlas ask about potions of fire resistance, Succotash pipes up saying, "We have a entrance to the Catacombs here, it's at our general store, we can surely guide you their in the morning". When Kezzem mentions the flying carpet, Succotash sighs and says, I miss that thing, apparently that disappeared along with my Paladin gear and skills, but I can cast Fly now, as well as Teleport, and a whole list of other cool spells!" (Travel Domain) Succotash notices Armand's discomfort at all the talk about Gargul sending dead people back with different abilities, and decides to try to explain. "Brother Armand I see you are struggling with the fact that some of us members of Humble's Sword were changed by the god of life and death, when he brought us back from life. I can't speak for Kezzem or Bliss, but since it was such a resent experience for me, I'll share my experience. I'll admit that at first I thought it was some kind of sick joke, played on me by Lord Gargul, but after a few weeks, as I came to understand my new role, and abilities, I realized it was a gift from the gods, and apparently they know things I didn't at the time, such as how much I would like being a cleric, possibly even more then I enjoyed being a Paladin".

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 10:11:52 AM

Bliss does not have anything to add to the Gargul discussion. He has issues.

But he does figure out that one of the visitors has a rep as the heavy hitter of the group.

"Hey Mister Armand," Bliss says, "You're a good fighter, right? Did you know that we are having a Tourney in the morning, as part of the celebration? Nonlethal damage only! We even have some metamagic rods of merciful spell to hand out to the casters. We got masterwork saps for anyone who wants one, too. I already have a merciful tear, so I got a leg up on the rest of you bums!" He seems to feel that a little trash talking is appropriate.

Bliss looks around. "Anyone else interested in a pretend-fight? It'll be fun! It's gonna be a Grand Melee! A free-for-all!"

Mookie looks up from his plate of worms. "What about prizes?!"

[OOC: If most of you Wardens are interested in joining the Tourney (or just watching and commenting), then we'll run it as an actual fight, round by round, per my earlier discussion with your kindly DM. If yes, then Bliss will post the rules of the Tourney tomorrow. So if you are in it to win it, speak up!]

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 11:10:10 AM
It takes everything Atlas can muster to contain himself when Bliss calls Armand a good fighter, but he holds it in long enough to see where he was going with it. However, the more he hears the more excited he gets. When there is a pause he injects, "Bliss, that sounds like something I would certainly like to take part in! That is, if Armand is willing to take it easy on me. He's quite the force when on the battlefield." Atlas' smile is as broad as it can be as he looks at Armand.

Hobie Browncloak -The greatest archer in all the wold 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 3:19:37 PM
There is a big woooooosh and a puff of smoke, and suddenly a Halfling is standing on the table. He is clad in what you might call a cowboy hat, a green jacket, and a pair of dragon skin boots. You can also see at his hip a dragon skin quiver, packed full of arrows.

With his left hand he is holding a bow proudly over his head, showing it off to all. It is a dark yew bow, with a string made of fine spider silk. On its back can be seen the engraved word “Prowler”.

“Bliss is arranging a fight huh? Well good luck! Prowler here is a +4 Merciful Longbow, I dare any one of you to test my mettle. You’ll be flat on your back before you can even scratch ole HOBIE BROWNCLOAK!!”

He reaches down and grabs an ale with his left hand, and proudly pumps his bow in the air as he chugs the drink.

He jumps off the table and grabs an empty seat while saying “Haha!! Welcome to Humble’s Ford, Friends!!”

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 5:59:42 PM
OOC, I'd rather move on with our story than do the tourney at Humbles Ford. Especially considering the Humble's Ford crowd should be a couple of levels higher than us, it really would not be a contest of any sort.

Armand looks at Atlas. "Hmm. Well I think the threat of more duergar wandering around causing trouble as they try to appease the dragon that has come into their realm is a more serious threat for us to handle." He nods to those in the Inn. "This place seems well guarded, but how many more monasteries are out there with no protection?" He asks of Atlas.

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 6:24:18 PM
"Fashionably late as usual, my friend", Succotash laughs as he pours and hands Hobie a beer, "But I'm not sure about the theatrics".

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 7:11:46 PM
Neshi dives into the food possibly putting away more food than three maybe four hungry halflings.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 7:52:24 PM
OoC: I'm down for a rumble! This is a rare chance: we can fight a dragon anytime, but halfling adventurers!?

IC: Owen grins at Bliss' challenge. "Hold on, Armand. You might be all prepared, but I've got some new spells I might like to test out on these Humble folks! I doubt they've ever seen how a Loremaster fights."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 8:14:41 PM
Vamir is almost dizzy, turning from voice to voice. Once again Vamir becomes aware of his lack of experience in this world of adventuring. The witch is overwhelmed with the noise, and bravado of the people around the table. Vamir's ears perk up at the idea of a tournament, but realizing he lacks any true experience doesn't speak up. As the halfling appears on the table Vamir stands up suddenly, and backs away. Hearing the laughter, Vamir continues to back up, and eventually finds himself near the edge of the forest.

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 8:27:01 PM
Watching Hobie, "Yeah, I could have done that I suppose. I blew my chance trying to do the Yoda thing with your wandering forest guy. Boy, does he take some time to react. So, uh, here I am...."

At first, Pressi was willing to keep out of the tournament, even if they were so foolish as to allow "non-damage" spellcasting. And even if she was pretty sure she could outgun Hobie personally. (OOC: We are really going to have to go over some ground rules.)

But at Owen's response, she let out a polite gasp. "A Loremaster with new spells? Somehow, I think I can take some guesses at how you might approach the situation. If so many are in, than I suppose I could join in as well."

As she gets up for more drink (you may notice she eats rather little for a halfling but drinks enough for a dwarf), she "accidentally" tips open her bag, showing her dragon leather buckler to the group. "To build on Succotash's answer, we do have some herbalists and potion makers in the town as well. It can be tough to face a dragon unprepared."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 9:22:21 PM
Elyngael walks into the merrymaking to talk to Armand. "There are dead giants around that huge iron statue. I don't know what that means, and I don't understand our sudden disregard for those who may be in danger. We're partying while all around us are duergar, a dragon, and something killing giants - isn't that enough to concern everyone?'

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 9:56:35 PM
Owen's grin turns into a broad, beaming smile, and he laughs aloud with delight: "Hey, we can call this tournament the Humble Rumble!"

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 10:14:26 PM
At Elyngael’s concerns, Pressi’s laughter can be heard across the room.

“Why yes, something that can kill an entire army of giants is to be feared, and perhaps well tipped for its hospitality. Maybe a few complements for how it dresses, too.”

Hobie Browncloak -The greatest archer in all the wold 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 3:02:31 AM
At Pressi's response to Elyngael Hobie chimes in as well. He pulls out one of his arrows and holds it toward Elyngael

"Haha that's right! did your elf eyes happen to see arrows like these sticking out of those giants? You have nothing to fear as long as you are with us. Except maybe you should fear us!"

DM Jeremy 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 5:46:41 AM
The feasting and merry making continues. Bliss throws down the gauntlet, and invites the Tree Wardens to participate in the tournament scheduled for the next day. Some of the Wardens are in others not so much, with Vamir riding the fence between excitement and concern over his inexperience. Elyngael is concerned after seeing the battlefield, with many dead giants still left unburied, though she did see evidence of excavation, that coupled with the rampaging duergar, and the dragon, she has a hard time making merry. Pressi and Hobie allude to the fact that they were part of the reason for the dead giants.



Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 6:15:02 AM
Succotash with his new found wisdom, tries to explain the situation with the dead giants to Elyngael more completely.

Miss Elyngael you were absent when Bliss shared the story of the recent invasion, so I'll recap for you to help assuage your concerns. You see miss, living in the Scab are many giants that have a love for halfling meat. which is why we halflings built the giant towers years ago. The giant towers use magic that only harms giants, and giantkin, and when I say harm I mean it kills them. Well, about a year ago, the exact time alludes me, as I wasn't living here yet, but one of the towers, the one closest to Humble's Ford Malfunctioned, and exploded, opening the Crescent Valley to invasion. Well, about a month ago, some dwarves from the scab who, we found out, worship Skald, and they had this Iron Giant battle fortress they were planning on using to free Skald, but before they did, they wanted to test the Giants destructive power out on Humble's Ford. Well, long story short, we defeated the cultist, and took the Iron Giant for ourselves. one of our local wizards discovered that the magic that powered the Giant was the same magic that powered the Giant Towers, and she devised a plan to use the Giant to recharge the tower. Well of course, the giants chose that time to invade, but we were able to hold them off until the tower was functional again, which ended the invasion, but it cost us the Iron Giant, which I'm sure you saw, pretty hard to miss actually. The good people of Humble's Ford have been working tirelessly to bury all the bodies, but it takes a while to bury that many giants, and only now weeks after the battle, have we decided to take a break and celebrate the victory, and our salvation. I understand why you struggle to make merry, your fight is still around the corner, while ours is in the past.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 10:57:49 AM
Atlas moans at the words of the others, "There will always be bad things happening and if we don't take time to enjoy ourselves every now and again then we're going to lose who we are. However, I'll admit that this threat is more immediate to innocents that do not have protection like the good folks of this city. If you think leaving now will save lives then we don't have a choice, we must go." He throws down the last of his cider and plucks the last piece of meat off his plate and shoves it in his mouth while standing. He works words around the food in his mouth as he does so, "Dawng it, I was weally enwoying it here. Bwlss, Succowash, aw of you, I am grawteful for is chance meeing. I look forwar to our pass crossing again soon." He looks at them with hope, but also realizes that they may not have understood a word he said with all that meat in his mouth still. He swallows the remaining and finishes his thought more clearly, "Maybe after we kill the dragon we can come back and have another celebration and tournament?"

Hobie Browncloak -The greatest archer in all the wold 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 1:02:21 PM
When Elyngael seems uninterested in the tournament, Hobie speaks directly to her.

"Come, Miss Elf. I see you are an archer, are you not interested in testing your skills against the very best archer in all of the Wold!?!?!"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 1:07:59 PM
Owen responds to Atlas. "Yes, Temorianlis is a threat. But how often do we get to see adventurers with this much experience? Pressi casually displayed a dragon-hide buckler earlier! This is our chance to practice, to have some fun, and to learn from folks who know what they're doing. We might be going to our deaths in fighting this dragon, who knows? Let's have some fun with new friends before we go."

He wraps up his little speech, but can't resist a joke and a wink: "Remember, Atlas, that you've been working on not rushing into danger."

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 6:09:41 PM
"Hey Press, you hear that? He thinks we know what we're doing!"

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 6:17:25 PM
Armand shakes his head and mumbles. "The last time we fought evil twins of ourselves, Atlas was laid out and lived only through the actions of a blood witch in our party. Not to mention the damaged condition of the rest of us." He turns to Owen. "I agree there is a time for celebrating and time for being concerned. How many innocents died back in the mining village because we opted to travel by horse instead of teleporting there? Days were lost and so were the lives of the very ones we were summoned to rescue."

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 8:03:18 PM
Pressi laughs at what Kezzem says.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 8:49:34 PM
Vamir takes the time to enjoy the solace of the evening. Vamir settles down with his back to a tree, and Melzat plants his roots in the rough dirt beside him. Vamir pulls a wooden potion vial from his belt and rolls it in his rough hands, Melzat sighing contentedly beside him. After a few minutes Vamir stands, his spine stiff and erect. Vamir motions to Melzat, who uproots himself and pads along softly beside the witch.

Vamir strides back to the table, and looks around the table. "Armand, no matter how much we rail against death, she is resolute, and will not be denied her prey. We don't have to love her, but eventually we all fall to her grasp. Yes, we rode instead of teleporting to the mine. We do not know if that played a part in the deaths of the villagers or not. Yes there is a dragon out there, and Duergar, and giants, and liches, and all matter of evil, despicable beings, should we never take the opportunity for a little merriment? There will always be evil to fight, but there might not always be a friend to jest with. " Vamir stands in front of the two groups of heros, realizing he has spoken more in the last minute than he has over the last few days.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=35 ;
Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 9:14:21 PM
Elyngael listens to all of them. "Hobie, thanks for the offer but your status as the best in the Wold will remain. I do not care for competing, only surviving. If my aim is true, I live. If I miss the mark, then I die. It's simple. I am a ranger for the Wardens, and that is enough honor for me. You are all very kind and sharing, so Brawn and I will hunt for fresh meat as our contribution to the feast," She and Brawn go into the forest to hunt. (Survival d20+16=35)

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 3:04:59 AM
Bliss is happy just to enjoy this company.

"You guys make me laugh," he says. "Please come back anytime."

The next day, he gets up early to see the Wardens off. "Sorry you did not want to stay for the tourney, but like Mister Atlas said, maybe some other time."

Mookie caws, "Yeah, right after you kill your dragon! That'll be the day!"

"Good luck!" says Bliss, more sincerely than his cynical spirit companion.

DM Jeremy 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 5:58:50 AM
Some of the Wardens struggle with the idea of making merry when their objective is so dire, while others have a more let's eat and drink for tomorrow we die attitude. Of course both opinions are valid considering what is ahead, but when Atlas becomes the voice of reason, a voice filled with meat, but the voice of reason none the less, one has no choice but to listen. In the end, Bliss suggests a rematch, after the dragon has been slain, and so the chatting, drinking, and dinning continue through the night, until Succotash stands up and says, "Ladies and gentlemen, our new friends will no doubt wish to rise early as they have a dire journey ahead of them, and we members of Humble's Sword need to be at our best for the tournament. Let us make the short trip to our Sanctuary, and turn in for the night"

Succotash and the other members of Humble's Swords lead the Wardens just outside of town, towards a compound protected by a stone wall. as they pass through the gate they are greeted by a awakened tree and a trent, who upon seeing the halflings go about their merry way. Succotash and company lead the wardens to the largest of the multiple buildings, and Succotash himself leads them to their bedrooms. He bids them good night and then leaves them to their sleep. The rooms and especially the beds are extremely comfortable, and the Warden's sleep better then they have in what seems a very long time.

In the morning, the Wardens are treated to what seems to be a grand breakfast, but is reality is just an average halfling breakfast, when the meal is done, the Swords follow the Wardens out of the compound to say their farewells.

Succotash Slenderstick (Jeremy C) 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 6:17:07 AM
As the Wardens are making ready to leave, Succotash remembers something, ask them to wait a moment, then dashes off only to return a few moments later with a sack over his shoulder. He pulls out six wooden smoking pipes, and six large leather tobacco pouches. He explains that the pouches are filled with the Wold famous long bottom leaf, and welcomes them to come back for a refill anytime, and then gives one of each to each of the Wardens. He then reaches back into the sack and pulls out twelve potion vials, and hands two to each of the Wardens and says, My cousin Fredric over at Merrydale sent these to me as a gift, but I think you need them more than I do considering what you guys are up against", He thinks for a moment and then adds, "Fredric is a level 15 cleric and he brewed these potions of cure serious wounds himself, so they should be helpful. Oh and be on the look out for giants as you enter the Scab, if you see any, they probably won't be to happy!"

OOC... the pipes and tobacco have no value but are a gift unique to the area, and the potions are brewed at level 15 and are worth 2250 each.

DM Jeremy 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 6:20:46 AM
If anyone wants to make any catacomb purchases while in Humble's Ford please feel free to do so.

To the Humble's crew feel free to say your farewells, and thanks for partitioning.

To those who had their heart set on the tournament, I apologize that it didn't happen, Cayzle and I felt that if everyone wasn't on board, then it wasn't worth alienating a few so the rest could give it a go.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 12:26:40 PM
Owen bids goodbye to the Humble's folk, accepts the gifts from Succotash with profuse thanks, and gets ready to hit the road.

Pressi and Harper (Melvin) 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 4:17:41 PM
Pressi is sure to see them off, with whatever further advice or well wishes they may need.

While she is friendly enough, she even now continues to watch for any security issues. And when it comes time for the newcomers to leave, she follows them for some time... above, on her broom, clad in her leather armor and chains.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 5:58:44 PM
"Thank you Succotash. This is indeed a mighty gift. If you do not hear from us again then I fear that taking care of this dragon may fall to you and yours. It sounds like she is looking to expand some territory and loot all that are in it."

Armand takes his gifts and bows humbly to the haflings present. Then he mounts his horse and with the others journeys forth again.

OOC, a party 'fight' might be more a tapestry thing. Still don't know how you would equal out the difference in level and equipment per WBL.

Bliss and Mookie (Cayzle) 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 6:36:16 PM

"So long, heroes!" shouts Bliss. "May the Silver Lady bless you and keep you safe!"

"Yeah, and don't forget to make dragonhide armor!" adds Mookie, ever thinking of the loot.

Kezzem and Rumpus 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 7:16:46 PM
"So long and thanks for all the fish!" says Kezzem.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+14=28 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+19=28 ;
Thursday October 24th, 2019 8:16:20 PM
Vamir stands there as the party breaks up, and everyone filters to their own sleeping arrangements. Vamir stomps off, and crawls into his cart, Melzat, on one side, and Zaita on the other. Vamir gets his required sleep and wakes up early and pulls Woldsblood into the wold for his daily spells and conducts his basic and intermediate rituals. Frustrated at the previous evening, Vamir prepares to leave. Vamir graciously eats breakfast with the halfling, and when he is offered his gift, gives the ks heartily. Vamir waves goodbye and heads out as he casts his eyes upward to judge the hour does he see the figure on a broom?

Perception: DC 28
Draw Woldsblood - Success DC35
Ritual of Warding - Sucess DC 31
Ritual of Spiritual Healing - Fail DC 28



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Thursday October 24th, 2019 8:27:56 PM
Neshi spends some time thinking about what he can do to stop or at least slow down and red dragon.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday October 24th, 2019 9:27:43 PM
Elyngael and Brawn return after a successful hunt and give the venison to the haflings for their generosity. Elyngael thanks them for the potions as they are a fine gift considering what they are pursuing. She packs up and joins the other Wardens as they continue their journey.

DM Jeremy 
Friday October 25th, 2019 5:47:24 AM
And just like that, the Wardens are back on the trail. As the Wardens are nearing the northern edge of the Crescent Valley, they see the row of "Giant Towers" built at 1 mile intervals. The towers themselves are unassuming looking much like watch towers, but without windows. They also see the "Iron Giant", now not but a playhouse for halfling children as all it's magic was lost restoring the tower. Of course Elyngael has already seen this, along with the dead bodies of the giants that haven't been buried yet, as well as mounds of fresh earth which you would easily surmise are places that giants have been buried.

Now well into the foot hills of the Scab, with the Crescent Valley, Giant Towers, and Iron Giant well out of sight, the trail begins to wind back and forth, as it cuts through rocky terrain, and the going gets tougher, as the trail turns into difficult terrain, (1/2 land speed) though the trail averages around 10 to 15 feet wide consistently.

Everyone can make a DC 20 perception check, Highlight to display spoiler: { There are places that look as though boulders were moved, out of the trail, as if the way was unpassable, by either something very large, or very strong,}


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=18 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 10:11:29 AM
Atlas continues to trudge his way up the trail. "I hate walking up hills and mountains. It feels too much like exercise. I would rather climb a wall or dance with blades to stay fit."

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+5=23 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 6:07:43 PM
Armand looks at Atlas. "Why are you walking when your horse is walking behind you?" He laughs. Then he looks around.
Perception 23 (d20+5).

"Looks like there was a battle here, and hastily built fortifications recently taken down." Armand shakes his head. "Gargul take the souls of these that are fallen in battle."


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+14=31 ;
Friday October 25th, 2019 8:08:16 PM
"Atlas if you would drive the cart I can take to the air and scout for us," Vamir says as he pulls out his broom. Vamir looks around, and shakes his head, "this is strange with the boulders and all"

Perception DC 31

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   d20+11=14 ;
Sunday October 27th, 2019 8:43:58 AM


Neshi walks along in his own little world (perception 14) apparently thinking about the dinner and breakfast he had over the last 24 hours that actually had him feeling full for the first time in over a week.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=36 ; d20+16=24 ;
Sunday October 27th, 2019 8:37:31 PM
Perception d20+18=36

Elyngael notices the unnatural position of the boulders, almost as if they were moved out of the pathway. "We should all keep a sharp watch for unusual things along this way. The path has been cleared of boulders that no ordinary human could budge. Keep your weapons sharp and close at hand."

Survival d20+16=24 checking for tracks

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17  d20+13=19 ;
Sunday October 27th, 2019 10:42:36 PM
Owen is too busy with the hike to pay attention to his surroundings. He might see something strange in his peripheral vision, but he's trying to keep from twisting an ankle before fighting the dragon. That would be a rookie mistake.

DM Jeremy 
Monday October 28th, 2019 5:46:48 AM
With half the party noticing the moved boulders, The Wardens move with more caution realizing something big could be around any of the multiple switchbacks, as the trail continues to wind back and forth. The Wardens find the difficult hilly terrain slowing switching over to difficult mountainous terrain, as they make it into the Scab proper. The trip thus far seems to have taken much more time than it ought to have, and you realize that is due to both the winding nature of the trail as well as the fact that you can only travel at 1/2 your normal speed while on foot.

As the day presses on to mid to late afternoon, the Wardens come upon a switchback in the trail that makes a sharp right. Everyone make a DC 15 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear what sounds like at least 3 voices, possibly more, arguing about what went wrong in the recent failed Humble's Ford invasion. }

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=34 ; d20+4=17 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 11:08:33 AM
ooc: Do we really have a cart? If so, Atlas tied Sabre to the back and drove as Vamir asked."

Atlas stops and raises a hand, then puts a finger over his lips to indicate the need for quiet. He motions forward to indicate where the sound is coming from, then he listens more intently to the conversation while he quietly moves forward on foot with sword and shield ready. He whispers to El, "You want to sneak up there and see who is talking?"

Atlas then tries to indicate to Vamir on his broom that he should scout ahead as well.

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Perception: 1d20+14=34 Passed
Stealth: 1d20+4=17


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+5=25 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 6:09:58 PM
OOC I take it the voices are speaking Common?

Armand hears the voices as well and reigns in his horse. Then he dismounts because he still has not put any thought into fighting from horseback. He ties the horse to the cart.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   d20+11=12 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 7:47:32 PM
Neshi is sooo lost in his own thoughts still that he nearly runs into the back of the person in front of him when they stop. When told there are voices he strains to hear and then Shrugs . "I don't hear a thing, are you sure?"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=28 ; d20+16=36 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 8:00:07 PM
Perception check for hearing d20+18=28

Elyngael hears the voices and motions for all of them to halt just as Atlas and Armand have indicated. She leaves Brawn with Atlas, and alone, she stealthily moves forward towards the voices.

Stealth d20+16=36.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+14=28 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 8:01:06 PM
OOC: Yes we have a cart. Vamir cannot ride horses and a cart seemed the safer, more stable way to go. He has been riding it since leaving the mining town.

Vamir whisper to Melzat, "be very quiet, Atlas is going to look after you," before casting Flying Broom, and soaring into the air. Vamir flies ahead looking for dangers from above when he notices Atlas motion forward. Vamir climbs higher, and heads toward the voices.

Perception: DC 28

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; DR 10/Adamantine; HP: 71/71; CMD: 17  d20+13=20 ;
Monday October 28th, 2019 8:54:13 PM
Owen hears the voices. He whispers to the others, "Let's see if we can sneak around. We don't want to tip off the dragon that we're coming."

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+16=31 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=33 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 5:54:17 AM
OOC,,, I rolled a stealth check for Vamir of 31

As Vamir takes to the skies, and Elyngael peers around the corner, the two elves see 5 giants. Vamir and Elyngael only can make a DC 15 knowledge nature Highlight to display spoiler: {you identify them as fire giants}

Though none of the giants seem to notice Elyngael, one of them points up to the sky and everyone can hear him say in common, "There's an elf on a broom!" (perception 33 verses Vamir's stealth of 31) He than jumps to his feet and picks up a rock. Meanwhile, his friends' eyes are drawn to the area that the one mentioned, and they also stand up, though they don't have time to pick up any rocks. Due to Vamir’s unexpected distraction, you have the jump on the enemy, and they are flat footed against everyone except Vamir.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+12=13 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 1:06:10 PM
Knowledge Nature check d20+12=13 Fail

Elyngael notices the commotion that Vamir has created. She uses the distraction to take a 5' step (for line of sight) to her right and casts Entangle into the center of the group of giants. She screams "Danger!!!" at the top of her lungs as she readies an arrow.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 1:57:24 PM
Atlas looks to his friends with a pleading look, shurgs his shoulders and then moves up as far as he can without being seen. As he does so he waves his arms frantically to try and get Vamir to move away from the group to the west with speed.

ooc: I put in a request for edit access to the map. When granted Atlas will be moved up behind El.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 6:10:19 PM
No map editing, but if I'm interpreting right, Atlas can double move and get behind where Elyngael WAS as she takes a 5 foot step right...Armand is going to activate boots of speed for one round so with a single move (in difficult terrain) he can wants to go to 1 square diagonal bottom left of where Atlas WAS, Brawn is somewhere behind him I assume. I think his move is 50, not sure if he would double move or not.

Armand casts Shield of Faith on Brawn (+4 to his AC) and clicks the heels of his boots. "Come on Brawn your mistress is in trouble!. He then double moves (see above) to get forward. While waving Brawn to follow him...and pointing forward if Brawn passes him.

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {

0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Blindness/Deafness, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain)
}

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 7:02:45 PM

Using a double move, during their surprise round, Neshi moves around the end to see the Giants.

As he moves he speaks to the rest of the Wardens.

" Please do not engage close up yet let me try something. Engage from a distance for now."

As he rounds the corner Neshi casts a spell. Transmute rock to mud suddenly ten feet of rock below the area where the giants are standing suddenly turns to mud, and the giants suddenly find themselves half buried in thick mud. slowing their movement to 5 feet and causing a –2 penalty on attack rolls and AC NO SAVE.


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+18=36 ; d20+16=35 ;
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 7:35:49 PM
Vamir sighs as he is spotted, but quickly shakes it off. Raising a slender finger the witch casts confusion in the center of the Fire Giants. ""Fire giants!"

DC 20 will to resist
SR 35

Spells
0 - All
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 8:11:20 PM
I moved Elyngael, Atlas, Brawn and myself.

DM Edit: Thanks Robert

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste 
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 9:44:33 PM
Owen moves next to Armand and casts Haste on everyone but Vamir, who is not in range.

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12 rounds of Haste remaining.

Prepared spells:
Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress.
0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Fireball, Fly, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Shadow Evocation.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used.
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+4=9 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=25 ; d100=21 ; d100=28 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+10=17 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 6:20:34 AM
Elyngael moves into position, and casts entangle. The red and blue fire giants fail their saves, but the rest manage to spring out of the way.

Atlas moves forward, and tries to single to Vamir

Armand casts shield of faith on Brawn and activates his boots of speed. The two then move onto position.

Neshi warns his friends to stay back for a bit, then gives the giants a mud bath. I tried to mark the mud hole according to how I read the spell description, If I’m off by your calculations, feel free to make the needed adjustments.

Varmir casts confusion on the giants the Yellow and Blue giants fail their saves the rest pass.

Owen moves into position and casts haste on everyone.

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The Red giant is able to break free of his entangled condition.
Confusion effects: the yellow giant acts normally this round, but the blue giant stands and babbles incoherently. You swear you hear him reciting a recipe for halfling stew.
Meanwhile the Orange giant (the one who spotted Vamir) throws his rock at the witch missing by quite a bit. The others were going to pick up rocks this round, but Neshi turned them all to mud, so all but the red and blue ones starts walking, trying to get out of the muck.

Red 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp
Yellow 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp confused
Green 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp
Blue 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp entangled, confused
Orange 24/8/24(-2) 142/142hp

01-25
Acts normally
26-50
Does nothing but babble incoherently
51-75
Deals 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand
76-100
Attacks nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self)


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 7:53:22 AM

Neshi smiling slightly, casts another spell, transmute mud to rock turning the suddenly turned mud back into solid rock encasing the trapped giants in the rock they were formerly standing on. reflex save DC 23 to escape being encased.

he then moves to a slightly different location.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+22=30 ; d8+9=16 ; 2d6=6 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 11:14:06 AM
Atlas yells "Fly!" and wings sprout from his boots. He moves forward and deftly applies a spring attack with his sword and then flys back towards the confused giant.

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Spring Attack on Red, then fly back next to yellow. No attack of opportunity from Red when withdrawing.

Attack w/ Longsword: 1d20+21+1(haste)=30
Damage: 1d8+9=16
Holy Damage: 2d6=6

"Total Damage: 22"

Haste: 1 extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  5d8=17 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 5:56:42 PM
Armand 'hastily' moves to reposition himself. "Wow Neshi, that was awesome!" He yells. Armand then casts Holy Smite (20foot radius) so that it hits red, yellow, and green giants.
Holy Smites, Damage 17 (5d8) and blinded for 1 round: will save 19 for half damage and no blindness.

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, Restoration lesser (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Blindness/Deafness, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): x, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=28 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=3 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+18=33 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=2 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 6:14:59 PM
Brawn Stats: AC 33*/touch16/flat 31* HP 87/87 CMD 24: Reflex+13 Fort+10 Will+8
*Shield of Faith +4

Elyngael takes another 5 foot step to her left to get a better field of vision. "Brawn, guard." she calls out as she targets the jolly green giant. Brawn moves forward and stops in front of her, ready to attack any giant that comes near.
Attacks with +2 Composite, shocking longbow. Am I reading that right AC24 target?
First attack (d20+18=28) damage normal (d8+5=9), electrical damage (d6=3)
Second attack (d20+13=21) miss
Third attack (d20+7=10) miss
Hasted attack (d20+18=33) damage normal (d8+5=8), electrical damage (d6=2)


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding 
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 9:45:27 PM
Vamir smiles as the confusion spells hits two of the giants. Vamir swoops around to fly over his comrades and casts spectral hand.

Spells
0 - All
1 - 6
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Wednesday October 30th, 2019 11:45:02 PM
Owen casts Fly on himself and takes to the air.

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11 rounds of Haste remaining.

Prepared spells:
Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress.
0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Fireball, Fly, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Shadow Evocation.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used.
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+23=26 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=17 ; d3=3 ; d100=62 ; d100=26 ; d8=5 ; 9d20+45=165 ; 9d20+45=124 ; 9d20+45=146 ; 9d6+45=89 ; 9d6+45=71 ; d3=1 ; 9d6+45=71 ; d20=15 ; d20=1 ; d20=11 ; d20=15 ; d20=16 ; d20=13 ; d20=13 ; d20=17 ; d20=9 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 6:09:45 AM
Neshi turns the mud pit back to stone trapping all 5 Fire Giants

Atlas does some fancy maneuvering and his the red giant, and then ends his turn next to the yellow giant

Armand praises Neshi, than casts Holy Smite on red, yellow, and green, only green saves for only green saves for half.

Elyngeal repositions herself, then lets fly on Mr Green hitting 2 out of 4 times. Yes 24 is their AC.

Vamir is pleased that he confused 2 of the giants, as he casts spectral hand.

Owen joins Vamir in the sky.

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Confusion results: Yellow hits himself inflicting 15 damage on himself, while blue babbles incoherently. At the moment he is impersonating an auctioneer.
Red, green and orange left with no other options, attack the ground in front of them, in an attempt to break themselves free

Red 24/8/24 113/142hp blinded 1 round, trapped in rock (999/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Yellow 24/8/24 110/142hp confused, blinded 1 round, trapped in rock (1080/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Green 24/8/24 111/142hp trapped in rock (1017/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Blue 24/8/24 142/142hp entangled, confused, trapped in rock (1080/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Orange 24/8/24 142/142hp trapped in rock (1017/1080 hp 8 hardness)

01-25
Acts normally
26-50
Does nothing but babble incoherently
51-75
Deals 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand
76-100
Attacks nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self)


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   10d6=29 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 8:21:49 AM

Chuckling at the giant's mass confusion and struggles Neshi drops a fireball toward the rear of the pack that catches them all.

(OOC: As they can not move I assume they have a reflex save penalty?)

Fireball damage 29 points; save Reflex DC 22 for 1/2 damage

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday October 31st, 2019 5:19:11 PM
Armand moves forward while refraining from casting a spell. "I say Neshi, I think Vamir said they were fire giants. I believe they are immune to fire." Then he calls out to the giants. "Hey. You guys want to surrender or do we have to kill you where you stand?"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Thursday October 31st, 2019 7:37:24 PM
Owen uses his Invisibility Field to disappear. His hasted flight speed lets him fly about thirty feet into the air above the giants. He casts Crushing Despair straight downward, catching all of them in its cone. They must make a DC20 Will save or suffer the consequences.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding 
Thursday October 31st, 2019 9:02:43 PM
Vamir prepares to cast as he hears Armand call out. The young witch holds off for the moment waiting to hear their reply.

Spells
0 - All
1 - 6
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=28 ; d8+5=6 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+18=26 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=5 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2019 9:41:07 PM
Brawn Stats: AC 33*/touch16/flat 31* HP 87/87 CMD 24: Reflex+13 Fort+10 Will+8
*Shield of Faith +4
Guarding with a readied action to bite/trip

Elyngael says "They had their chance to surrender and instead are trying to break free." She continues to shoot the green giant.

Attacks with +2 Composite, shocking longbow. Does their AC lower since they are immoblized?
First attack (d20+18=28) damage normal (d8+5=6), electrical damage (d6=4)
Second attack (d20+13=14) miss
Third attack (d20+7=19) miss
Hasted attack (d20+18=26) damage normal (d8+5=9), electrical damage (d6=5)

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34+1(haste) (T 21+1(haste) FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+18=32 ; d8+9=11 ; 2d6=10 ; d20+14=29 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=27 ; d8+9=17 ; 2d6=9 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+22=40 ; d8+9=10 ; 2d6=10 ;
Friday November 1st, 2019 12:58:43 AM
Atlas attempts to put one of the befuddled giants out of his misery with a full assault. He falls a bit shy, but it won't be long now.

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ooc: Atlas attacks the yellow fire giant

Attack Yellow w/ Longsword: 1d20+17+1(haste)=32
Damage: 1d8+9=11
Holy Damage: 2d6=10

Attack Yellow w/ Shield: 1d20+13+1(haste)=29
Damage: 1d4+5=9
Frost: 1d6=2

Attack Yellow w/ Longsword: 1d20+12+1(haste)=27
Damage: 1d8+9=17
Holy Damage: 2d6=9

Attack Yellow w/ Shield: 1d20+8+1(haste)=19
Damage: 1d4+5=miss
Frost: 1d6=miss

Attack Yellow w/ Longsword: 1d20+2+1(haste)=16
Damage: 1d8+9=miss
Holy Damage: 2d6=miss

Haste Attack Yellow w/ Longsword: 1d20+21+1(haste)=40
Damage: 1d8+9=10
Holy Damage: 2d6=10

Total Damage: 78

Haste: 1 extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves



DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+9=28 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=29 ; d100=36 ; d100=54 ; d8=1 ; 9d6+45=72 ; 9d6+45=83 ; 9d6+45=82 ;
Friday November 1st, 2019 6:11:24 AM
Neshi drops a fireball on the giants, but the spell has no effect on them. After a brief discussion on the rules board, everyone, myself included, felt that the giants should lose their dex bonus for sure, but since they aren’t really grappled, other penalties shouldn’t apply. Sadly, Fire Giants have negative dex already so in this instance they won’t gain any penalties other than the inability to move,

Armand reminds Neshi that Vamir told everyone that these are Fire Giants, and are immune to fire. He offers the giants a chance to surrender.

Owen casts crushing despair on the fire giants. Only yellow fails his save and is affected.

Elyngael makes it clear that to her thinking, the giants already had a chance to surrender, and since they are trying to break themselves free, she sees that as her answer, and continues firing on Mr. Green Jeans. As mentioned in answer to Kents query, they would lose their dex bonus, if they had one, but since they don’t, there is no effect on their AC.

Atlas follows Elyngaels que, and unleashes a torrent of pain on the yellow giant.

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Confusion results: Yellow starts singing a lullaby, in giant of course, while blue hits himself inflicting 11 damage
Red, green, and orange look as though they were considering Armands terms for surrender, but with the attacks that followed, they steel their resolve and continue to try to smash themselves free while Red says to the others in giant, Highlight to display spoiler: {”See, I told you the smaller races can’t be trusted, that’s why I say, they are really only good for one thing, and that’s filling our bellies!”}

Red 24/8/24 113/142hp trapped in rock (927/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Yellow 24/8/24 32/142hp confused, crushing despair, trapped in rock (1080/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Green 24/8/24 87/142hp trapped in rock (934/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Blue 24/8/24 131/142hp entangled, confused, trapped in rock (1080/1080 hp 8 hardness)
Orange 24/8/24 142/142hp trapped in rock (935/1080 hp 8 hardness)

01-25
Acts normally
26-50
Does nothing but babble incoherently
51-75
Deals 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand
76-100
Attacks nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self)


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  12d6=43 ;
Friday November 1st, 2019 7:14:02 AM
OOC Actually I believe since they are immobile their Dex would drop to 0, which would mean their negative penalty gets bigger. But that is neither here nor there.

Armand sighs. "Gargul take your souls." He pauses, then mutters. "This is about to get messy."

Armand casts Blade Barrier, in a circle, so that it hits everyone of them on the inner-side of their bodies. Thus leaving the outer side for Atlas to swing at and Elyngael to shoot at.

Blade Barrier evoked so that they are in it, reflex save for half damage, I don't think they can use Reflex save to be on one side of it or the other, since they can't move.
Reflex save is 21.
Damage is 43....this round, it will last 12 minutes.

DM Edit: that’s just nasty! LOL!!!

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   12d6=44 ;
Friday November 1st, 2019 7:55:19 AM
(OOC. geessh, they get a -2 attack/AC penalty if in the mud, but nothing if they are encased in rock? )

Neshi curses under his breath for a moment, &%$#@!! Dang of all people, I should remember about the fire....

Thinking for a moment as he moves Neshi sends off another spell chain lightening targeting yellow as his primary and sending bolts splitting off to each of the others. 44 points damage each; Reflex Save 23 for yellow and 21 for the others for 1/2 damage

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34+1(haste) (T 21+1(haste) FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Friday November 1st, 2019 5:02:22 PM
Seeing the damage done by Armand's spell Atlas almost loses his lunch. He flies to the other side of the battlefield in case he is needed, but he's pretty sure those blades will take down the others quickly without his help. Besides, he's not sure how long he can watch this slaughter. He almost feels bad for them...almost.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Saturday November 2nd, 2019 7:15:04 PM
Brawn Stats: AC 33*/touch16/flat 31* HP 87/87 CMD 24: Reflex+13 Fort+10 Will+8
*Shield of Faith +4

Elyngael looks on as the wall of flickering force blades springs up and starts dicing the giants. "I think I'll save my arrows." She says quietly and just looks on, though not really wanting to.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding 
Sunday November 3rd, 2019 8:54:44 PM
Vamir watches the blade barrier, no emotion showing on his face. The young witch flies opposite of Atlas but does not look away, as the swords do their job.



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly  3d6=13 ; 2d6=6 ;
Sunday November 3rd, 2019 9:12:57 PM
Owen maintains his invisibility and flies off to the side. He casts Shadow Evocation to create the appearance of an Ice Storm spell on the giants. They must make a DC 23 Will save or take 13 bludgeoning damage and 6 cold damage.

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20+4=11 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=21 ; d100=12 ; d100=10 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=18 ; d100=51 ; d100=57 ; d100=73 ; d100=2 ;
Monday November 4th, 2019 6:12:51 AM
Armand warns his friends that things are about to get messy, than casts Blade Barrier in a ring so as to strike all 5 fire giants

Neshi can’t believe he forgot about fire immunity, and then casts chain lightning hitting all the giants

Atlas almost feels bad for the giants, as he nearly loses his lunch at the gruesome sight created by Armand. He puts himself into position just in case he’s needed.

Elyngael decides to save her arrows, as Armand’s spinning blades of death do their job.

Vamir shows no emotion as he flies opposite Atlas, watching Armand’s blades slice and dice the giants.

Owen casts a shadow evocation ice storm on the trapped giants.

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Confusion results, both yellow and blue act normally this round.

Armand casts Blade Barrier on the giants with only green managing to save for half, and killing yellow outright. Neshi’s chain lighting target’s green and then works its way around the circle, inflicting full damage on all of them. I assume you didn’t want to target a dead person Somehow green manages to see through Owen’s deadly illusion, but the others take the damage.

Seeing that they are doomed, and unable/unwilling to trust that the Warden’s would honor their surrender, Not that you wouldn’t it’s just that they don’t trust you one by one the giants run themselves through with their greatswords, putting themselves out of their misery, and in their minds holding on to their honor. The only one who doesn’t end his own life is the orange giant, who drops his sword puts his hands up in surrender, and, in common, simply says, ”Show mercy!” Make a DC 10 sense motive Highlight to display spoiler: { you can tell he doesn’t trust you, and he figures his death is imminent, but he decides to take a chance anyway.}

Red death by suicide
Yellow dead
Green death by suicide
Blue death by suicide
Orange 24/8/24 33/142hp trapped in rock (935/1080 hp 8 hardness)


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34+1(haste) (T 21+1(haste) FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday November 4th, 2019 1:59:46 PM
Atlas looks to Armand, "Up to you. I don't know much about these giants, but if they are naturally evil then I say that we let him die. If not then I'm OK letting him live."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Monday November 4th, 2019 3:27:09 PM

Well, generally speaking fire giants are evil beings. very orderly and structured about how they go about it, but definitely evil. Are there exceptions? Sure. Is this guy one of them. who knows.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+17=20 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d20+15=16 ;
Monday November 4th, 2019 5:39:07 PM
Sense Motive 20 (d20+17)

Armand dismisses the Blade Barrier spell. "I'm sorry it came to this." He calls to the giant. He moves to within 30 feet of him and channels to heal. The giant is healed 25 hit points.

He then speaks to the giant, Diplomacy 16 (d20+15)
"Next time you will know better than to try and ambush travelers, and not attack villages that look defenseless. If you would tell me the names of your companions I will see to saying prayers to speed them on their way to Lord Gargul." He looks at the giants. "However, I don't think we're going to be able to bury them."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding  d20+12=13 ;
Monday November 4th, 2019 8:21:18 PM
Vamir shrugs his shoulders, "I don't know what you said but I think leaving him alive is a mistake. He will just kill another innocent."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Monday November 4th, 2019 9:25:55 PM
Elyngael watches the graphic death of the giants unable to look away. When Armand releases and partially heals one of them, she releases a breath she didn't realize she had been holding. This was still Armand, the merciful and faithful cleric, he had not been possessed by an evil demon. "Brawn, I don't like this mission at all. Nothing is going as usual. There's been tournament parties and bickering and...it's been ugly!"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Monday November 4th, 2019 11:28:36 PM
Owen responds to Vamir. "When you've been at this as long as we have, you learn that there is a potential for good in all but the most hardened hearts. We were all on edge in advance of the bigger fight, so our first instinct was to crush any threat, black flag flying. We need to retain our goodness, even when we fight those who seem like monsters."

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 6:12:00 AM
The remaining Giant breaks down and sobs, and it's obvious it's not out of joy for being alive. Not being able to move he simply looks at the red giant and says, "Rupert I told you this whole thing was wrong. I know what you said about the mountain giants forcing our small band to join in the invasion, but maybe if we would have ran away sooner, or simply not shown up at the summoning place none of this would have happened". Turning to the Wardens, and in particular Armand, the giant says, "My name is Ruffas, that one was my brother Rupert, then there was Johhanna, Gremler, and Claus. You call us evil, and maybe that's true, never really thought about it, and quite frankly I'm not even sure what it means to be evil, we just kind of lived our lives, minding our own, if you follow me, Than a mountain giant chieftain shows up at out small enclave and says the giants of the Scab will be invading the Crescent Valley, saying that the tower near Humble's Ford isn't working. Well, none of us wanted to go, but well, as Rupert said, mountain giants aren't to be ignored, so off we go, only to lose most of our 20 some fire giant warriors in the battle, leaving only the 5 of us, who somehow made it out alive. I know there were other giants, fire hill, stone, and such who were thrilled at the chance to eat halfling, but to be honest our band tended to prefer eating things like goat and cattle. can't say as I ever remember eating anything with an intelligent brain, in spite of what Rupert said in his frustration and anger, I know he was the same. Anyway, we were making our way to the Fire Queen in hopes of finding refuge from the halflings' wrath, and well, Rupert sees an elf flying on a broom, and picks up a rock to defend us if needed, and well, you know what happened next". After his ramble, Ruffas breaks into more sobbing at his loss. than turns to the Wardens and says, "Maybe the greatest mercy would have been to finish me off", than more sobbing. You don't sense any anger only sadness in Ruffas' words and actions.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 4:23:40 PM
Atlas feels a tug on his heart as he listens to the giant. Even a month ago the thought of feeling anything for these creatures was unthinkable, but things have changed it seems. "I know this sounds crazy, as I'm usually the first to say that evil needs to be destroyed, but Owen is right. Sometimes things don't fit their stereotype. We should find out before we kill." Atlas hesitates, then asks Armand, "Should we see about talking to Gargul and bringing his brother back? I know, it's crazy stupid, but I kind of feel bad. We should do what is right and if this giant speaks true then that would be the right thing to do. Can someone tell if he's telling the truth?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 5:25:32 PM
Armand nods to Atlas. "Ruffas, can you point out where you're water and provisions are and I can see about getting them within arm's reach of you. Like I said earlier we are not going to be able to free you anytime soon." He pauses a minute, thinking to himself, fire queen? fire...female dragon...?"You have a fire queen? What is her name?"

Then he turns and finds a place to set and begins praying to Gargul to find wisdom, or if he should try to intercede on Rupert's behalf."[/b]

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 7:22:28 PM
Neshi, watches and listens.

I can turn it back to mud if you like but it will leave me shot a spell. I mean otherwise I do not believe heis going to get out of there any time soon.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 8:29:35 PM
Vamir nods at the others as they speak their minds. "I see your point, and I'll concede to it. I just don't want us to look over our shoulders all the way to the dang dragon"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 9:04:58 PM
Owen listens to the giant's story with sorrow plain upon his face. He spent so long trying to return to his family that to see the separation of brothers by death strikes home, especially because the Wardens caused it.

He walks over to the giant and casts Stone Shape, freeing him.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 9:35:36 PM
Elyngael watches and listens to the giant's pleas, and to the reactions of the various Wardens. She gets their attention, "Nature is harsh. It is kill or be killed most of time. We cannot continue to doubt our actions or we will be crippled and useless. We don't have time to interview known threats. It could be us pleading for life as easily as this fire giant." Elyngael walks over to Atlas "I feel bad every time I kill a living thing. Can a raging tiger speak for itself? I can't take the time to find out who deserves to eat that day. Maybe Armand's God can make those decisions, but I'm not that wise and powerful. I just know that I want to live." El sits down with her head in her hands and Brawn gently leans into her.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 5:58:58 AM
Atlas feels bad for the Ruffas as he shares his story, and is beginning to second think the stereotypes associated with certain creatures. Neshi offers to free Ruffas, before Owen uses stone shape to free the giant. Armand prays for wisdom on how to proceed, and whether or not it was Rupert's time to go, he also asks Ruffas for clarification about the fire queen. Elyngael is the voice of reason, as she reminds everyone that in this kill or be killed life you have chosen, when you choose to become adventurers, you don't always have time to ask if they are bad or not.

Armand is filled with a feeling that Rupert and the rest are actually happy to be where they are, and even though he doesn’t understand why, at the moment, the words, ”Honor has been restored” flashes through his brain.

The moment Ruffas is free he steps over to his brothers body and kneels down to kiss his forehead in farewell. When Armand offers to intercede for the fallen giant Ruffas' eyes brighten a bit, but then he says, ”I don’t know how kindly Lord Gargul would take to us. You see, we acted dishonorably when we fled the battlefield at Humble’s Ford. True we never wanted to be there, but to flee in the face of battle, to us that is a grave sin. As to the Fire Queen, though I would never call her my queen, and neither would have my companions, she is the Red Dragon Temorianalis, and that is what her loyal followers call her. We were hoping to find safety in the shadow of her lair, though the thought of truly aligning with one such as her, seems to me more unsavory than joining the invasion, but fear for one's life often leads to rash choices”


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 12:44:34 PM
Owen responds to Ruffas: "It may have been more rash than you know: we are traveling to Temorianlis as well, on a quest to defeat her. If you know the way, perhaps you can guide us? If you are willing to aid us, we could even surprise the dragon. If you need time for grief, however, we should let you have solitude."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 4:19:46 PM
Atlas nods at Owen's remark, then goes about preparing to head out. When given the chance he apologizes to Ruffas. It is awkward, but it is the right thing to do.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+15=17 ; d20+11=19 ;
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 5:36:43 PM
Armand pops up from his prayers. "Ruffas, Lord Gargul has heard my prayers and responded. He said to inform you that 'Honor has been restored.' Further, Rupert and the others are at peace." Armand is almost beside himself that Lord Gargul responded to him.

Upon hearing who the Fire Queen is and Ruffas's thoughts on joining her Armand speaks up as diplomatically and persuasively as he can. "Ruffas from what you have told us about yourself I don't believe you would be happy joining the Fire Queen. I feel her ideology and yours would clash and you would find yourself again unhappy and doing things that you were trying to avoid when you joined this giant raiding party. Might I suggest an alternative. A few days travel southward from here there is a monastery that is willing to accept any willing to learn a new path in life. Brother Plieophus is the current leader. It would give you a place to rest and perhaps learn a profession more in tune with your philosophies."
Diplomacy 17 (d20+15)

He continues. "If you would like I will help you build cairns to preserve the remains of your brother and his friends and teach you the rites to say over their remains."
Knowledge Religion 19 (d20+11)

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying broom 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 7:16:03 PM
Vamir opens his mouth, and then shuts it knowing he doesn't hve anything left to offer to the conversation. Vamir slowly sets down and stows his broom (the spell lasts for 1 hour per level). Vamir walks towards Elyngael and Brawn wishing he had a way to ease her frustration. As he stands near her Melzat shuffles to the witch, "Vamir good? Lady good? All good" Vamir reaches down and scoops up Melzat, "I dont know buddy, but we are trying to be."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 7:18:27 PM
Neshi stays on the perimeter watching and keeping an eye out for any surprise visitors..

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday November 6th, 2019 9:17:24 PM
"Thank you, Melzat. Things are better and working towards good. You are kind to Vamir and to others, just like my companion, Brawn," Elyngael smiles at the unusual pair realizing that she and Brawn make an odd-looking pair also.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 6:05:30 AM
Owen informs Ruffas just how rash seeking refuge with “The Fire Queen” would have been, and asks if he would be willing to act as a guide, making sure to let him know that if he needs time to grieve, he should do what he needs to do.

Atlas nods his agreement to Owens words, and then offers an awkward but heartfelt apology.

Armand is ecstatic that Lord Gargul answered his prayer and shares the response with Ruffas. He then goes on to let Ruffas know how distasteful it would be for one such as him to be aligned with Temorianalis, and suggests life at the monastery. He offers to help build cairns over the bodies, and teach Ruffas the proper way to send people off to Gargul.

Vamir puts away his broom, as little Melzat approaches and asks Vamir if they are good, to which Vamir answers “We are trying”

Neshi keeps an eye on the perimeter looking for unwanted guests.

Elyngeal thanks Melzat for his concern, and answers, ”Things are better, and working towards good” She then tells him that he is good to Vamir, much like Brawn is to her.

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In response to Owen’s words, Ruffas says, ”It seems that for good or bad, we were destined to meet”. Though he holds off on answering his question until after Armand speaks. With tears of joy in his eyes, at hearing about the state of his brother and friends, Ruffas says, ”The monastery sounds nice, but I dare not approach the Crescent Valley, those towers aren’t as merciful to my kind as you are, and I really don’t want to have another run in with the halflings, however, before I can find a peaceful life I must restore my honor. My kin restored theirs in death, I must do so in life! I will guide you to the dragon’s lair, and if you will allow, help you fight the fiend”. He than thanks Armand for his offer and begins building cairns over his deceased loved ones. It is currently late afternoon.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 4:35:38 PM
Atlas drops his pack and helps with the cairns. He's not nearly as proficient as a giant, but he does his best to help.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 5:37:07 PM
Armand gathers rocks for the cairns and begins reciting prayers for the dead and prayers of grieving for the living.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,   d20+11=28 ;
Thursday November 7th, 2019 6:24:49 PM
keeps watch as well as an eye on the cairn building etc

perception DC 28

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying broom 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 7:14:06 PM
Vamir smiles at Elyngael, Brawn, and finally Melzat. "Melzat, and Zaita both help fill voids in my heart Elyngel. I am tired of loss and pain. I see how the Warden's interact with each other and I want that too. I don't want to see any of you get hurt, or killed. My heart just couldn't take it." Vamir hugs Melzat, and pats Zaita on his belt. "Elyngael, thank you for your kindness."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday November 7th, 2019 9:37:28 PM
"Vamir you have a good heart, and I hope that the Wardens can fill whatever voids you have with our friendship and loyalty. We each bring a different skill and temperament, but when we work together, we can accomplish amazing things. Now, Brawn and I must get to work," Elyngael brushes off her lethargy and gathers rocks while Brawn guards.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Haste, Fly 
Friday November 8th, 2019 12:00:29 AM
Owen says that he plans to cast a Seeming spell so the whole group appears to have been take prisoner by Ruffas.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Friday November 8th, 2019 6:07:50 AM
Atlas drops his gear and pitches in to help Ruffas bury his dead.

Armand also help gather rocks for the cairns, all the while offering prayers for the departed, as well as the grieving.

Neshi continues to stand guard. At the moment, not even a mouse is to be seen or heard.

Vamir explains to Elyngael how Melzat and Zaita help fill the voids left by departed loved ones, and admires the family like interactions of the Wardens making it clear that he desires that as well, letting her know how hard losing one of them would be to him. He also thanks Elyngael for her kindness.

Elyngael tells Vamir he has a good heart, and shares that each of the Wardens have a different skill set and temperament, and because of that when they work together they can accomplish great things. She tells him she hopes that the Wardens can help fill the voids in his life, then Her and Brawn get to work. Brawn on guard duty, and her helping build the cairns.

Owen says he is going to cast seeming on the party, making it look like that the Wardens are Ruffas’ captives.

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With everyone pitching in, the cairns go up rather quickly, in spite of the large size of the occupants. Though it does help that half of their bodies were already buried. When the work is complete, it’s rapidly approaching dark, though there is still plenty of time to set up camp. Ruffas suggest the shelter of the nearby ruins, and points at the half standing ruins of what at one time must have been a decent sized community of giants. When you arrive at the ruins, you are able to find one of the buildings, apparently a personal residence, that has a relatively intact roof, and sturdy stone walls, though the wooden door is long rotted away.

OOC… Unless otherwise noted, I will use the Night watch on the Wiki.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=32 ;
Friday November 8th, 2019 3:52:42 PM
Atlas finds a spot to settle down, tired from a day of hard work and emotion. He is exceptionally quiet this day, but then again, it has been a weird day.

He will take his normal watch.

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Perception during watch: 1d20+14=32


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday November 9th, 2019 8:37:56 AM
Armand looks over the ruins. Then he goes to Ruffas and takes out his journal. "Ruffas I'm a scholar as well as a cleric. Can you tell me some of the history of this place?" Armand will take down what he is told.

Armand settles down and fingers his ring of sustenance. He will actually only sleep during first watch (Owen's) and otherwise be awake but not active during the other watches.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Saturday November 9th, 2019 6:22:37 PM
Elyngael and Brawn are glad to be away from the cairns and sheltered for the night. They do their regular watch and look forward to starting fresh in the morning.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency  d20+13=33 ;
Sunday November 10th, 2019 11:57:39 PM
Owen decides to prepare for the battle ahead. He casts Contingency on himself, with this condition: If Owen turns invisible, he will automatically cast Stoneskin on himself. Soon afterward, he settles down for his watch. Perception: 33.

DM Jeremy Battle Map  d20=17 ; d20=19 ; d20=18 ; d20=14 ; d20=17 ;
Monday November 11th, 2019 6:06:51 AM
Atlas finds a spot and gets comfortable. He is tired from a hard day of travel, as well as fighting and hauling rocks. He’s quieter than normal but it has been a weird day.

Armand asks Ruffas if he knows anything about the giant ruins, and then gets a couple hours of sleep, and than chills the rest of the night.

Elyngael and Brawn are glad for the shelter and for the distance from the cairns. She looks forward to a fresh start in the morning.

Owen does some spell prep, than takes his watch, before settling in for the night.

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Ruffas answers Armand, “Truthfully, I know very little about the place. What we, and by we I mean my fallen loved ones, were able to piece together from exploring the ruins is that a Storm Giant community lived here once”. “We deciphered that when we noticed all the different symbols, carved into the stone”, he says as he points out an image of a lightning bolt, that would have been exquisitely carved in the rock over the door, as they entered the building the Wardens chose to take shelter for the night. ”Storm Giants tend to be goodly people, and for some reason, after the whole fiasco in the Crescent Valley, we found comfort here, and even considered rebuilding and making the place our home after things have settled down”. “As far as the age, we estimated that the Storm Giants must have left here around a hundred years ago or so, and we assume that they left at their own choosing based on the fact that we weren’t able to find any skeletal remains”. “When the settlement was established I couldn’t tell you, but based on the size of the place the Storm Giants must have been here for quite some time”.

The evening passes without any disturbances. During his watch, Owen spotted a couple of rabbits scampering about, while during his, Atlas and Armand heard the distinct hoot of a great horned owl that was perched somewhere above there current location. Elyngael heard some coyotes howling in the distance, while things were quiet during Vamir, and Neshi’s watches.

Around midnight, it begins raining, a nice gentle rain, making the Wardens and Ruffas thankful for the roof over their heads. The rain is soothing, the kind that leads to a good nights sleep, and settles the dust. It also washes away the grime of battle, and when the morning breaks with into a bright sunny day, the Wardens are refreshed and ready to take on what the Wold has in store for them.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday November 11th, 2019 5:00:37 PM
Atlas wakes up and goes through his morning routine, practicing his forms and finding his inner peace in preparation for the day ahead. He cooks up some breakfast if no one else does so, then is ready to go once everyone eats and packs up.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday November 11th, 2019 6:24:41 PM
Armand prays at the crack of dawn, renewing his spells. After breakfast he rises. "Okay let's get going. Elyngael do you and Brawn want to take point? Atlas are you going to be on the wagon or on your horse?"

Armand goes and gets his horse ready, barely managing the process. Then he mounts up.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d20+16=26 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+18=34 ;
Monday November 11th, 2019 7:42:13 PM
OOC: I would like to apologize for the missed post. Working crazy hours and I forgot Friday's post.

Vamir wakes up after his standard two hours of sleep and goes through the steps for his basic and intermediate rituals. The elf then draws woldsblood into the wold, filling his spells slots for the day. ""Queen Maab flatters me this morning," the young witch murmurs to Melzat, who is intently watching. Vamir smiles as each of the Wardens wake up and gladly eats the breakfast Atlas prepares.

"Armand if you are a bit stiff you can ride on my cart, and I can fly on the broom. I will try and be more careful though." Vamir rides on whichever Armand does not.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 5
5 - 5
6 - 4

Ritual of Warding DC 20 rolled DC 26
Ritual of Spiritual Healing DC 30 rolled DC 31
Concentration DC 16 rolled DC 34


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency 
Monday November 11th, 2019 8:06:32 PM
Owen prepares his spells a little differently this morning. This close to a dragon's lair, he worries that the dragon might find them before they find it.

He also shares a tactical note with the other Wardens: "I recently learned the spell Mislead, so if you see me rush into battle to take a punch at the dragon.... don't try to save me."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Monday November 11th, 2019 8:25:47 PM
OOC: Ditto Wade and everyone else.

Waking refreshed but missing even the pallets of the monastery, Neshi starts off with the others.

He looks a bit askance at Owen when he makes his comment but agrees and then adds his own two cents in as well.

"I also might suggest that everyone not immediately rush in if and when we find the dragon as I might hve a few new tricks up my sleeve as well."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=17 ;
Monday November 11th, 2019 8:43:43 PM
"Sure, Brawn and I will take point," Elyngael answers Armand. "Brawn, I'm not hungry this morning, but if we can spot some berries along the way those might taste good. We'll scout for tracks of any kind as we go ahead. You never know what might be around this area."
(Survival d20+16=17) I guess she can't look for berries and tracks lol

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 5:53:18 AM
Atlas does his morning work out, and then makes breakfast.

Armand attends to his morning prayers, then after breakfast, asks Elyngael if she and Brawn would like to take point. He also asks if Atlas will be riding his horse, or riding in the wagon.

Vamir gets his two hours of sleep, then in the morning, and does his daily rituals. He asks Armand if he would prefer the wagon, as he can use his broom if Armand is feeling a little stiff this morning.

Due to the nature of the upcoming event, Owen prepares different spells than normal, and gives the Wardens a heads up.

Though he missed sleeping in a real bed, Yurneshi awakens refreshed, he gives Owen a weird look when Owen mentions changing up his spells, then gives the Wardens a heads up of his own.

Elyngael is happy to take point along with Brawn, but isn’t feeling breakfast this morning. She does like the idea of some fresh berries, and searches for some, only to find a raspberry bush that is picked clean by birds and other wild beasts.

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After a good night's sleep, Ruffas leads the Wardens along the same difficult trail they had been following, and after a few hours, a mountain peak comes into view. As you get closer, (about another hour of travel) details of the peak begin to come into view, most notably, a large, 50ft wide by 40ft tall natural cavern some 200ft above. As you get even closer, you realize that the mountain leading up to the cavern is in fact a 200ft sheer rock face. You are currently about 100ft from the rock wall.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 5:22:51 PM
Atlas looks up the wall and chuckles before saying, "While I love a good climb, I'm certainly grateful for these winged boots. Should we set a base camp at the bottom here for the horses and such? I'm assuming that with we have enough magical means for all of us to fly up. I hope that's a good assumption."

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 5:37:10 PM
I can see the ledge I expect I can teleport a number of us up there.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 7:40:54 PM
Vamir agrees with the idea of a basecamp for the horses, and his cart. The witch takes the time to cast flying broom, "I can get myself up there, but I can't get Melzat up without assistance. If Atlas is willing to carry him then I am good. "

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+6=11 ;
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 7:58:13 PM
"Hmm. Atlas, I did not prepare any walking on air spells today. I can prepare them for tomorrow but that would mean waiting a day. And yes, I think that we should leave the wagon and horses here."

Armand looks around. Perception 11 (d20+11)

He pauses and scratches his head. "Something seems off here. I mean think about it, how are all those Durgar going to get the loot they've stolen to the dragon? There must be some other entrance."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 8:03:14 PM
Owen weighs in: "I'm sure we can get up there; I even have a potion of Fly for Ruffas. Do we know if the dragon is up there? Maybe we should conceal the horses and the cart further back and lie low until we know this is the right place. I have some buff spells I'd like to cast before we fight a dragon, but some of them don't last very long."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 9:22:09 PM
Elyngael agrees with Owen, "Owen has a good point. We should not rush into anything. We should camp for the night and keep watch, not just for protection, but to see if anything comes or goes around this cliff face. And, not just watch ground level, but the higher elevations."

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 6:07:24 AM
OOC… Sorry guys I forgot to give you xp for the last two scenes, you all get 13,000xp

Atlas looks at the rock wall and laughs, cracking a joke about loving a good climb, and hoping that the party has enough fly magic to go around, while suggesting making a base camp for the horses.

Yurneshi can see the ledge and mentions that he could teleport at least some of the party to the top.

Vamir agrees that making a base camp would be wise, then asks Atlas if he could carry Melzat as he wouldn’t be able to on his broom.

Armand laments that he didn’t prepare airwalk, suggesting that he could tomorrow if the Wardens wanted to wait a day. He also agrees that they should leave the horses behind. He looks to see if they are missing something as the duergar are somehow able to deliver the loot, but is unable to find any means of traversing the rock face.

Owen is certain that they can get up there, mentioning that he even has a fly potion for Ruffas, He wonders if the dragon is really up there, and suggests moving the base camp further away, claiming he has some short lived buff spells he would like to cast before fighting the dragon.

Elyngael agrees with Owen that they shouldn’t rush this, and suggests taking the rest of the day to sit back and watch the entrance, as well as even higher elevations, to see what may be seen.

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Ruffas isn’t able to offer much advice, but he is certain that this is the place. He asks Armand what he meant by the duergar bringing loot, as this is the first time hearing of such things, and after the cleric explains, he scratches his orange beard and says, If what you’re saying is true, and I have no reason to doubt that it is, than I would imagine that they would have to have some means to reach the top, as I doubt they would simply climb.


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 7:11:49 AM

Well as duergar are like dwarves in the sense that they are miners and rock workers of some skill they may have created some sort of hidden entry or perhaps it is hidden through magic. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to do a search of the area looking for any possible tracks, scratches, drag marks, etc.

Maybe we could get a quick aerial view to see if anything looks different from above?

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=16 ;
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 1:00:58 PM
Atlas shrugs and begins the process of looking around. "Flying would have been more fun, and less expected, but I'll start looking around." He proceeds to explore the area.

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Perception: 1d20+14=16


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 7:33:39 PM
Armand nods. "Thank you for your insight Ruffas." He turns to the group. "Yes I think we should look around but also look for a secure place to leave the horses and wagon, maybe there's some outcropping of rock or an overhang where they can be partially concealed."

Armand taps his chin. "Hmm, hidden magically..." He casts detect magic and starts looking round the mountain face/side.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=23 ;
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 7:56:50 PM
"I'm going to start looking around for a good place to hide the horses and wagon, and for any hidden entrances. Brawn, you stay here and guard the horses." Elyngael begins to search (d20+18=23 perception)

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing  d20+14=29 ; d20+16=22 ;
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 8:28:33 PM
Vamir dismounts off of the cart, and tends to his horse. The witch whispers to Zaita, and Melzat, "Y'all be on the watch, we are in dragon country and I don't want anything bad to happen to you!" Vamir hobbles his horse, and then looks after the rest, [i]"We'd be in a real jam if they ran off,"[i] he whispers to Melzat. After tending to the animals the young witch begins looking for tracks that my lead to how the durga get their spoils to the dragon.

Perception DC 29
Survival DC 22

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency  d20+13=17 ;
Wednesday November 13th, 2019 11:54:19 PM
OoC: Wow, I'm so impressed that we didn't immediately rush in! Great job, guys!

IC: Owen keeps an eye out for any incoming dragons. Perception: 17.

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 6:20:25 AM
Yurneshi mentions that like, their Dwarf cousins, Duergar are skilled miners, so maybe there's some hidden way, and suggests gaining a bird eyes view.

Atlas says flying may be more enjoyable, but begins to search for a hidden passage.

Armand thanks Ruffas for his insight, and wonders if they could find a rock outcropping or some such place that would make a good location to conceal the horses and cart. He wonders if maybe the way is hidden magically, so casts detect magic.

Elyngael searches for a passage up as well as a place to hide the horses.

Vamir tells Ziata and Melzat to keep a lookout so they don’t don’t get hurt. He also looks for duergar tracks.

Owen keeps his eyes on the skies looking for incoming dragons.

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Through both physical and magical means the Wardens try to figure out how the duergar gain access to the dragon’s lair, however, they are unable to find any means of making the ascent. Elyngael is able to find a dry shallow cave, perfect for stowing the horses and cart, and barely leaving enough room for the Wardens and Ruffas to sleep if they so choose. Vamir is able to find some tracks that closely resemble the duergar tracks they followed in the old mine, and is certain that duergar have been here. Upon showing the tracks to the others, Elyngael is able to ascertain that the tracks abruptly end, some 50ft or so from the rock face. Closer examination reveals that the final set of tracks seem a bit deeper, and those members of the group familiar with flight are easily able to recognize the fact that they “pushed off” as they took to the air. Upon gaining this knowledge, Ruffas offers, ”Well, duergar can’t fly without help, you didn’t find anything on their persons after defeating them by chance did you?”


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 5:32:37 PM
Atlas tries to find Sabre a secure place in the carve out of the cliff face. When asked about what they found on the Duergar shakes his head, "Hmm, I don't think we did, but then again, maybe the Wyvern type creature helped them out?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 5:56:16 PM
Armand walks over to Atlas and gives him a Gibbs smack to the back of the head. "Maybe we should look in that sack you're carrying?"

OOC from the first duergar in the mines (5) +1 Adamantine Frost Heavy Pick, (5) Eberyon’s tear: frost, (5)+3 Mithril Breastplate, (4) (Type I) Bag of Holding, (5) Gauntlets of Rust, +4 mithril breastplate: , +3 ring of protection: , +3 amulet of natural armor: , +1 light steel shield with a +1 attack and frost enchantment, wand of alter self (23 charges) 8000gp worth of raw platinum ore.

And then from the Duergar that were attacking the monastery: a bag of precious stones with a total value of 8000, a bag of artworks valuing 1200gp, and a sack of coins valuing 3000gp, Onyx Dog, figurine of wondrous power, wand of fly (15th level caster) 25 charges worth 16875 Total value: 44,575gp (possibly +1 dragon bane spear worth 8302gp)

Armand whips out a wand from the loot bag. "Say Owen, didn't you say this was a Wand of Fly? Can you use it to cast Fly on everyone, including Brawn?"


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Thursday November 14th, 2019 6:09:50 PM
Neshi helps situate the wagon horses and camp set up

When the wand is remembered and found Neshi comments "Well that will save a spell slot."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 7:14:14 PM
Vamir smiles as Armand smacks Atlas on the back of the head. The young witch takes his mule and wagon to the carved out area and tries to position the cart so it add some additional cover for the animals, and the Wardens if they choose to stay the night before heading up top.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 8:11:31 PM
Owen laughs with the others. "Oh yeah, I forgot we had that wand lying around. I can barely keep track of my Ring of Sustenance, and I've been wearing that for years! So, should we camp out and watch for the dragon?"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday November 14th, 2019 9:18:44 PM
Elyngael listens to the others and laughs with Owen. "I agree. Let's camp tonight with watches, then rise early and, unless something happens tonight, up we go flying,"

DM Jeremy Battle Map 
Friday November 15th, 2019 6:08:56 AM
Atlas can’t remember any flying devices, but does remember the wyvaran.

Armand Gibb slaps Atlas reminding him that they have a wand of fly in their loot bag. He asks Owen if he could use the wand on the party.

Yurneshi helps situate the horses and cart, and helps set up camp. He is pleased that the wand was remembered as it will save a spell slot or two.

Vamir finds humor in Armand’s Gibb slapping of Atlas, then situates the cart so as to give more protection for the horses, and themselves, if they choose to stay the night.

Owen laughs about not remembering the wand, then asks if they should camp in the open so as to keep an eye on the sky.

Elyngael laughs with Owen, and suggest making camp with watches and flying up to meet Temorianalis in the morning.

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Ruffas is amused by the interactions of the Wardens and comments, ”Only people who truly love each other can interact like you guys do, you are lucky indeed to have such a family!” He than gives his two cents by saying, ”Even though it isn’t that late in the day, I agree that making camp here and starting early would be wise. We have no idea what all we will run into, or how long it will take, and the idea of making camp in the lair of a living dragon isn’t something I would wish to do”.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=27 ;
Friday November 15th, 2019 12:34:41 PM
Atlas laughs at Armand's slap, "Hey, I have things on my mind, I cannot remember everything we gather along the way." He gives Armand a friendly shove and complains out loud to no one in particular, "Another night to contemplate being eaten by a dragon. Yay." He then ducks, just in case anyone else wants to take a swat at him.

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Perception while on watch: 1d20+14=27


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday November 16th, 2019 8:42:46 AM
"Alright, let's settle down. We have some planning to do." Armand goes over to the horses. "Probably need to make a cold camp and keep a good watch. Since Owen and I have ring's of sustenance I suggest that except for the 2 hours of sleep we each need that we add to the wakefullness, of the current watcher. That way at least 2 people are always on watch."

He sits down. "Also we should keep an eye out for Duergar. We also have that wand of alter self..." He pauses in thought. "though I'm not sure if that would work against a dragon. Don't that have some way of seeing through disguises? Though it would allow us to avoid any entanglements with any minions the dragon may have wandering around since we could make ourselves look like Duergar. Also I have several scrolls of fire resistance so I can cast those when the time is right."

He looks around, "Anyone else have ideas to plan this out some more rather than go charging in?"

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Saturday November 16th, 2019 8:59:09 PM

"Maybe we could find a back door?" I would rather come up with some sort of surprise to get in as opposed to walking right up to a red dragon as well."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20; Contingency  d20+28=31 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+17=34 ;
Sunday November 17th, 2019 12:26:38 PM
Owen joins in the planning session: "I can cast Seeming on us, which should help us get the jump on Temorianlis. I'll disguise us as captives in rags, and Ruffas can play himself, our captor. I also plan to cast Mass Bear's Endurance on us, and probably Displacement on Atlas."

Owen tries to remember what he knows about red dragons. Knowledge (Arcana, History, Nature): 31, 25, 34.

DM StevenVdB - DM Switch 
Sunday November 17th, 2019 4:36:58 PM
Hey folks - just letting you know we're switching seats again. Will post again tomorrow.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, Bless,  
Sunday November 17th, 2019 4:46:27 PM
I would also say that as we get ready to go in any one who wants stone skin or mage armor let me know so I can cast those as well.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=22 ;
Sunday November 17th, 2019 6:13:07 PM
"I can stealth ahead and see if there are guards or anything to beware as we start. Yurneshi, I will take the stoneskin unless it interferes with my stealth or armor. Mage armor might be good for Brawn?"

Elyngael and Brawn take their watch.
Perception d20+18=22

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, FlyingBroom 
Monday November 18th, 2019 9:22:11 AM
Vamir motions to his finger, " I have a ring of sustenance as well, but I do need about an hour to prepare spells, and cast my rituals. So about 3 or so total hours. Melzat, and Zaita do not need any sleep either." The witch looks around at the group, [b]"I do not have any spells to protect, or defend. My spells are slow acting, and act to impose penalties, on enemies."

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday November 18th, 2019 12:19:36 PM
Atlas responds to Owen and includes the others, "Displacement would certainly help keep me alive. Also, if there is anything available to help me attack more and do more damage that would be great. Haste and Blessing are always a huge help. Oh, and Vamir, if you have that spell to snatch me back from death when I die, well, that would be handy if you have it." Atlas shakes his head, he can never remember the name of that spell, and then mutters to himself something about magic that you cannot pick up.

Looking about, Atlas isn't sure that there is a better plan. "This dragon seems to have captured an ideal location to prevent surprises. Should we consider luring it out instead of attacking it within it's lair? Who knows what traps it might have in there waiting for us. Out here we would be on even ground."

DM StevenVdB - "Another night to contemplate being eaten by a dragon. Yay." 
Monday November 18th, 2019 5:20:17 PM
"Another night to contemplate being eaten by a dragon. Yay.", Atlas complains laughingly at the prospect of sleeping at the mountain foot.

Armand considers they should exploit this calm before the storm to preparing themselves. Owen chimes in with some potential spells that would benefit the group. He also tries to remember what he read about Red Dragons... logically they crave fire and fear cold... and... they are not easily bamboozled...

In turn Neshi, Elyngael and Vamir bring up additional spells or other magic items. Atlas is thankful for the prepared spells. El offers to stealth ahead to see if there are any guards or anything... Neshi still wonders if there wouldn't be a back door or something.

It's rather late when the Wardens prepare for bed. They don't need much sleep though but still it seems prudent at least to rest a bit before going up that hill... no matter how...

Not often the Tree Wardens have slept at the doorsteps of a Dragon...

When morning comes you can see watery sun rays peaking through a clouded sky. Ruffas on the other hand sleeps as only giants can do... with some good old fashion snorring... A gentle downpour falls from the heavens.

Time to come up with a plan to get up to that cavern...

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday November 18th, 2019 6:09:51 PM
In the morning Armand announces. "Well most of my spells are duration of minutes not hours. So we're going to have to be more sure of the dragon's location before I want to cast these things. If only we knew what was directly inside. I'm kinda thinking it can't lead directly to the dragon, then again if that's her air exit how far would she want to walk." He turns to the wizardly folk. "Do any of you have any sort of spying/scrying/wizardy eyeee type things that can be used?"

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin,  
Monday November 18th, 2019 7:39:51 PM
After finally falling asleep and then taking watch, Neshi finally gets a few hours of rest. After waking and getting through his morning routine. He turns to the others.

Ok, so mage armor should last until late this evening ans the stone skin should be good for two hours, so....

Neshi casts mage armor on Brawn and then turns to Elyngael and cast the stone skin spell on her.

He turns to the others. Anyone else before I hit myself up as well?

Neshi will cast what is asked for and then hits himself with a mage armor and a stone skin.



Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=26 ; d20+18=25 ;
Monday November 18th, 2019 9:31:53 PM
Elyngael leaves Brawn with the others and stealthily approaches the cavern entrance. She pauses occasionally to listen and smell.

Stealth d20+16=26
Perception d20+18=25


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Monday November 18th, 2019 11:17:17 PM
Owen smiles as the weather turns south. "This rain seems auspicious. It should drive Temorianlis back to her cave."

When the party confirms the dragon's presence and is ready to go, it's buff time:
Owen casts Seeming on everyone but Ruffas, making them look like ragged, emaciated versions of themselves, bound in handcuffs. Those closely inspecting the illusion must make a DC 23 Will save to disbelieve it.

Then he casts Darkvision, Spider Climb, and See Invisibility on himself, plus Protection from Energy (Fire) on Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael. Then he uses the Wand of Fly to cast Fly on every member of the party. Just before they head out, he casts Mass Bear's Endurance on everyone.


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11/12 days of Contingency remain. If Owen turns invisible, he will automatically cast Stoneskin on himself.
12/12 hours of Seeming remain for the whole party (except Ruffas).
12/12 hours of Darkvision remain.
2/2 hours of Spider Climb remain.
2/2 hours of See Invisibility remain.
2/2 hours of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael.
11/12 minutes of Fly remain for the whole party.
11/12 minutes of Mass Bear's Endurance remain for the whole party.

Prepared spells:
Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress.
0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Seeming.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used.
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom  d20+18=25 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+19=20 ;
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 8:52:10 AM
Vamir wakes up after his two hour nightly sleep, and stretches. The young with brings Zaita up to full size, and makes a concentration check to bring woldsblood into the wold, filling his spell slots. Vamir murmurs thanks to Queen Maab and conducts his basic and intermediate rituals. Vamir shakes his head softly, "not a good day to fail on that healing ritual," Vamir mutters to himself. Shaking the failure off as best he can Vamir casts flying broom and shrinks Zaita back to her tiny size, and places her back on his belt. Looking over at the rest of the Wardens Vamir manages a crooked smile, "I guess I am as ready as I will ever be.

Ritual of Warding DC 29 sucess
Ritual of Spiritual Healing DC 20 Fail

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 2:29:26 PM
Atlas feels well empowered with all the spells and with a shrug says, "I guess we'll go to her. No sense in waiting, let's go." He then laughs out loud when seeing the others in their illusion of prisoners. "You sure are a sorry bunch!"

DM StevenVdB - "No sense in waiting, let's go"  d20=11 d20=10 d20=9 d20=6 d20=3 d20=7 d20=4 d20=7 d20=9 d20=9 d20=7 d20=6 d20=14 d20=19 d20=16 d20=20
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 5:45:44 PM
At dawn Armand calls his friends for some tactics meeting. He has no long duration spells so he'd hoped to keep his spells for inside the cave. He would feel a lot more secure if only they knew more about the layout of that cave... who knows what Temorianalis would do...

Neshi too goes through her available enhancement combined with the probability of what she will use or need when...

"This rain seems auspicious" Owen says while he waits for feedback from the scouts. As soon as he know more he'll start buffing the party.

After performing his rituals, Vamir is as ready as he'll ever be...

Ruffas frowns seeing you all suddenly look like ragged prisoners. Atlas though laughs about it. It's uncertain how Owen's magic will help them getting up the lair though.

"And how would I be able to haul you all up being my prisoners?!" Ruffas asks...

Meanwhile Elyngael intends to stealthily approach the cavern entrance. But there's still a 200ft sheer rock wall between your camp site and the cave entrance. Do you climb up there?
(never mind the rolls) Climb check would be (DC15) with an occasional slippery patch due to the rain (DC20). Do you have other ways to get up to the entrance?


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 6:36:34 PM

"Well," looking over at Owen as he finishes using the wand.

"Rufus I think that if you start flapping your arms you will begin to lift off the ground, and the a quick looping of rope around us and we will fly with you."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 9:36:12 PM
Owen uses the party's wand of Fly to give everyone the ability to fly, then hands the wand to Ruffas. "Lead on, captor!"

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 10:53:19 PM
Vamir smiles at Owen, and wraps Melzat in his arms. The witch will follow the group up when it is his turn.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=30 ;
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 11:27:16 PM
"Hey Owen, cast fly on me first. You guys stay here for a minute and I'll just see what is up there."

Elyngael will use the fly spell to get up there. Stealth (d20+16=30).

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday November 19th, 2019 11:28:29 PM
Armand waits patiently for everything to get cast and for Elyngael to get back.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 10:43:54 AM
Atlas says, "Fly" and follows El up. He stays behind a bit so as not to interfere, but close enough that he can respond quickly if anything happened.

DM StevenVdB - "Lead on, captor!"  d20+7=19 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=22 ;
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 5:26:57 PM
Standing at the foot of the rock wall Owen goes around and taps everyone, including Ruffus, with the Fly wand.

El asks the group to wait for her as she first will go scout up the cliff to see what lies beyond the cave entrance. Everyone else just prepares to fly up.

Elyngael slowly flies towards the cave... Highlight to display spoiler: {Near the cave entrance you spot a large number of Wyvaran. Perhaps they are holding guard but then again... if they were how comes neither of them saw you?! The cave behind them is quite dark so no way to look beyond the entrance.}

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 7:25:22 PM
Vamir waits, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. Melzat looks at the young witch, "ok, you ok Vamir?" the little willow asks earnestly. Vamir smiles, "I am ok Melzat, just nervous is all. I've never seen a dragon, letbalone fight one. It will be ok, the Wardens know what they are doing."

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 8:48:39 PM
Elyngael has goggles of nightvision, so she can see 60' in the cave. She is still quiet and stealthy (thanks to her good roll). She should have a good view of the number of wyvern/s. (Your spoiler says 'large number' and then you refer to '2'?)



Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+6=19 ;
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 9:03:53 PM
Armand says, "Anyone see anybody moving up toward the cave? As in on the ground coming to deliver loot?" He looks back down the trail.

Perception 19 (d20+6)

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Wednesday November 20th, 2019 10:28:27 PM
Owen watches the mouth of the cave carefully. He readies a Haste spell in case Elyngael is attacked.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday November 21st, 2019 10:25:37 AM
Atlas watches El closely, trying to interpret what she is seeing from her body language. He is flying with his boots about 15 feet below her, well out of sight of anything above.

DM StevenVdB - "Lead on, captor!"  d20+7=26 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=9 ; d3=1 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=17 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2019 6:28:26 PM
(DM Note @ Lynette : not sure where I made reference there would be only 2 Wyvaran? Not being native English it could be of course that I make many mistakes... sorry for that. Is the text 'neither of them' referring to just 2 instead of all 16 Wyvaran? Please should you see mistakes like this you are most invited to send me an email - glad to learn. In any case there are a large number of them :-) )

Hovering in front of the cave entrance El check out the Wyvaran group. She counts no less than 16 of them! Behind them the cave entrance descends slowly into the mounting. It looks like a straight tunnel...

Down below, all the others - except Atlas - are waiting in anticipation of Elyngael's report. Vamir shifts his weight from one foot to the other whispering to his companion Melzat. Armand checks if there are any others trying to make it to the entrance... he sees nothing. Just in case, Owen prepares some spells.

As they are guarding the entrance, suddenly one of the Wyvaran looks down and spots Atlas however there in plain sight... he jumps up into the air waving his greatsword at the human fighter... immediately the assembled mob takes it to the air and flies towards Atlas... With the seeming spell active only 1 out of 16 notices there's something wrong with Atlas...
Seems they are puzzled about this human flying here in mid air... all 16 will reach Atlas next round.



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance  2d4=3 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2019 7:07:09 PM
OoC: You can take them, Atlas! We'll go after the dragon!

IC: If the wyvaran have not passed through the mouth of the cave, Owen casts Shadow Evocation, creating a Wall of Fire that covers the mouth of the cave and points inward. The wyvaran must make a DC 23 Will save to recognize it as an illusion. If they are within 20 feet of the wall, they take 1d4 Fire damage. If they are within 10 feet, they take 2d4 Fire damage instead. If they pass through the wall, they take 2d6+12 Fire damage. If they make their Will save to disbelieve, they take only 20% of the damage.

If the wyvaran have already passed through the mouth of the cave, Owen calls out to them in Draconic: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Wait! We are gifts for Temorianlis!"}

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday November 21st, 2019 7:53:23 PM
"Aww Dragon Dung!"

This is going to get ugly isn't it?

Neshi prepares for the worst but hopes for some sort of better turn out.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Thursday November 21st, 2019 7:57:56 PM
"Neshi I think it is! Mel, hold onto my shoulders, it's going to get a little bumpy!" Vamir takes a deep breath and prepares to cast.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+27=44 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2019 9:12:40 PM
Armand activates Touch of Glory on himself. (grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check).

Diplomacy 44 (d20+27)

"Oh Please have mercy on us. This Fire Giant captured us and has been telling us we are to feed his Fire Queen. Have Mercy we can be us use to her!" He then pouts and blubbers a little. "I don't want to die."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+16=29 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2019 9:25:25 PM
Elyngael stealths over to Owen. Stealth d20+16=29
"Owen, remember these guys are immune to fire! Let's go along with Armand's ploy. It just might work and give us a chance to get by them. I'm heading over to stop Atlas from taking on all of them!"

OCC: "neither of them" does refer to there only being 2. Sorry, I was not aware that English was not your native language. Please be aware that I was an English teacher, so I notice these things.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+8=21 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2019 10:23:13 AM
Atlas is completely flabbergasted, he thought he was staying out of sight! In this moment he's not exactly sure what to do, he looks about and hears what Armand says, then scrambles in his mind to act. Without any plan at all he says, "We're here for the dragon. I'm told she's hungry and this fire giant thinks we would make a good meal. We offered ourselves as sacrifice to save our village from attack. The village will send 5 people every month as payment for their safety. As you can see, some of us are more resigned to dying than others. It's just the warrior way I guess. Can we pass and humbly present ourselves to the great dragon, for the life of our people?"

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Diplomacy: 1d20+8=21


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday November 23rd, 2019 8:40:22 AM
"Look the fire queen wants to cook us as we enter her cave!" Armand waves to the wall of flames.

Still using the Diplomacy roll from previous post.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Saturday November 23rd, 2019 7:08:13 PM
Vamir holds his breath, wondering if the plot is going to work. If it doesn't the witch will cast confusion when 8 or more exit the cave.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

DM StevenVdB - "Owww... they are just Dragon Fodder!!" 
Sunday November 24th, 2019 5:13:50 PM
Since the Wyvaran were all camping ourside the cave Owen has little chance to block the Wyvaran with a wall of Fire. Instead he calls out they are gifts for Temorianalis...

The one Wyvaran who sees through the seeming illusion yells back in Draconic: "He's lying! They are not 'gifts'... who would want to be 'gifts' in the first place! Looks you blind fools... it's an illusion!!"
The other Wyvaran just seems to have a daft look upon their faces... what is he talking about?!

Preparing for the worst Neshi and Vamir observe the mob getting closer to Altas.

Armand comes forward making a bold move. His diplomacy skills would outclass even the most charismatic bard in the Nothern Continent.

There's one hostile Wyvaran and 15 unfriendly ones... Armand's diplomacy skill make each of the Wyvaran shift two attitude steps. So you end up with one indifferent Wyvaran and... 15 friendly ones...

El warns Owen and Atlas to play cool and go along with Armand's ploy.

Rather than trying to take them all, Atlas confirms they are to be sacrificed to the great dragon...

"Owww... they are just Dragon Fodder!!" the one indifferent Wyvaran says and he turns his back on you to fly back up to the lair.

The 15 remaining, friendly, Wyvaran smile at you... they help you to go up the mountain. They swarm Ruffus who is welcomed as a hero... after all he brings a fine meal to Temorianalis...

"Leave the plant though... she's a carnivore..."

You are up the cliff in no time. Wyvaran happily flocking around you.

"Go go! Go in... go in... hurry..."


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Sunday November 24th, 2019 6:17:47 PM
OoC: Great work, Armand!

IC: Owen flies into the cave with the others. He tries to keep his distance from the others, if he can, to avoid getting the whole group roasted by fire breath at once.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Sunday November 24th, 2019 9:33:56 PM
Elyngael gathers up Brawn. "Will we have far to go? Is the path clear? I don't like the idea of a long wait before death, best to be over and done with it."

She's trying to gather information about how far down Temorianalis is and if their spells will run out, or if they will be able to cast more before the encounter starts.

Brawn has mage armor spell on.
Elyngael has stone skin spell on.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+27=28 ;
Sunday November 24th, 2019 9:38:30 PM
Armand activates Touch of Glory on himself, again. (grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check).

Diplomacy 28 (d20+27) (technically a 1 even with all those bonuses, maybe that's a good thing.

"Do you think there's a chance she will spare me?" He asks pleadingly. "I have information. There's been a group of Halflings from Humble's Ford on our trail for the last 2 days. They probably think to rescue us not realizing that we are sacrificing ourselves to save the village. Well at least they are." He waves toward the others. "I was chosen by lot but I'm to useful to be sacrificed."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday November 25th, 2019 3:37:59 PM
Atlas decides to keep his mouth shut and just goes with the flow, hoping the plan works. He hurries ahead once they get to the entrance. "El, you want the honors or should I go first? I'm not sure if we're scouting or just going in. I'm happy to take the heat of going first." He laughs at his pun and heads in.

Once out of sight of the Wyvaran he draws his sword and shield and prepares to take on the dragon.

DM StevenVdB - "Owww... they are just Dragon Fodder!!" 
Monday November 25th, 2019 4:46:25 PM
DM - waiting a bit on Yurneshi and Vamir

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday November 25th, 2019 6:26:38 PM
Neshi looks a bit dumbfounded at how gullible the Wyvaran are but goes along with the others.

He waits to see if the wyvaran follow or stay on the ledge.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday November 25th, 2019 6:27:23 PM
what size is the tunnel after entering the cavern opening?

DM Edit: The opening is 50ft wide by 40ft tall, and the tunnel at the moment appears to stay pretty close to those dimensions.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom 
Monday November 25th, 2019 7:53:27 PM
Vamir lowers his head, "I will tuck my plant in my bag, the great dragon will not even notice it." Vamir tucks Melzat in his bag until out of sight of the wyvern. Vamir nods approvingly at Armand and thinks to himself, that was amazing! One day I hope to have that kind of ability!

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 6
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Monday November 25th, 2019 9:11:57 PM
Owen is a little worried about entering a dragon's lair. He lets it show, because it fits the character he's currently playing.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+14=28 ;
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 4:14:06 PM
Atlas peers into the cave trying to see what awaits them...

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Perception: 1d20+14=28


DM StevenVdB - "Owww... they are just Dragon Fodder!!" 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 5:20:38 PM
(XP from last scene 10.000 each)

A bit dumbfounded at how gullible the Wyvaran are the group enters the cave one by one.

Hoping not to get roasted right away Owen keeps his distance from the others.

El had hoped to get some information from the Wyvaran on the length of the tunnel but they are no longer paying attention... in their eyes you are already dead ...

As the diplomatic approach worked wondrously well earlier Armand wants to push it just a little bit further. Mind you, a 1 is an automatic failure no matter how high the end result actually is... your diplomacy gruesomely fails. But your end result is high enough so you do not alter the Wyvaran's mood anymore. (DM OOC - diplomacy normally takes a few minutes to succeed but you have been quite resourceful in the Wyvaran approach so I allowed the mood changes... don't push it ;-) )

The indifferent Wyvaran turns around and hisses : "Don't push it... move... she is hungry..."

Atlas decides to hold his mouth shut and goes along with the flow. Once inside he offers to dive in first and... take the heat... now that might just all come through. Once out of sight of the Wyvaran he draws his blade.

Neshi just goes along with the others and is happy to note the Wyvaran have no interest in going with you.

As soon as they are out of sight of the Wyvaran, Vamir lets Melzat out of his bag again.

Please tell me your marching order.

The Cave entrance is about 50ft by 40ft. Peaking inside you discover that the passageway dimensions stay pretty much the same. Travel seems to be relatively easy... smooth gravel floor and while the entrance was pretty dark, there are permanent dancing lights throughout the entirety of the cavern... the cave looks to wind down endlessly into the mountain at a steady angle down... a cozy breeze comes from deep below. A nice warmth as if you are on a soft blanket in front of a fire place...

Fear tingles down the spine of our heroes as they enter deeper into the dragon's lair. Lets say that again... they are KNOWINGLY and WILLINGLY trotting down a passageway that leads straight into a DRAGON's lair... so don't worry! It's perfectly normal you are shuddering.


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire) 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 7:41:39 PM
Vamir shudders visibly, and his stomach is doing flips. The young witch puts Melzat beside him as he takes his normal spot in the middle of the party. As they are walking Vamir takes the time to cast protection from energy fire on himself. "Anyone elsenneed a little fire protection?" he asks in a whisper.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

OOC: 144 points of fire protection

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 8:09:45 PM

Once they are out of sight of the Wyvaren and can whisper lightly, Neshi speaks.

"Ok so how do we keep these guys from coming in after us when whatever occurs, occurs?"

"I could probably slow them down a bit, but it would use up several spells." I think two walls of ice would effectively slow them down a little.

Thoughts?

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 9:12:03 PM
"Hey let's take care of the dragon first and worry about the Wyvarn's later." Armand looks around nervously. "Remember I've got scrolls. 4 scrolls of 3rd level Protection from Energy, since the creater was 5th level that's 50 minutes. And I have 5 scrolls of 2nd level Resist Energy, those will only last 30 minutes. And the effects will stack. So it's just a matter of knowing when to cast them. Or if any you think it's going t to be sooner rather than later I can use the scrolls now."

Armand looks around some more and shudders. "Let's just be quiet and try to get closer before I cast these I don't want them to run out."

OOC, didn't someone cast spells on us? Do we need a timer going? And a list of spells cast?

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=34 ;
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 9:27:18 PM
Elyngael and Brawn continue moving with the other Wardens. She is depending on Armand for one of those scrolls before the battle as she moves in front with Atlas and whispers, "Let me move ahead and leave Brawn with you. I can be stealthy, check out what's ahead, and come back...hopefully."
Stealth d20+18=34

Brawn has mage armor spell on.
Elyngael has stone skin spell on.


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Tuesday November 26th, 2019 10:49:04 PM
OoC: I cast Protection from Fire on Armand, Atlas, and Elyngael. We should have a little less than two hours left on it.

IC: Owen stays toward the middle of the group, ready to cast Mislead on himself should things turn for the worse.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 1:05:38 PM
Atlas asks Armand, "Will those scrolls stack on the spell Owen cast on me? The more protection I have the better. I expect to be close enough to smell her breath...then again, I think I might smell it now" After a short pause, "And let's not forget haste and bless, those are critical if we're going to be successful."

Then to the group, "Let's have El check out how far we have to go. We'll sit here tight and wait for her to report back." Turning to Elyngael, "You be careful and make sure you make it back to us. We'll wait for your return, then I'll take the lead when we go down to face it." Is that worry on Atlas' face?

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Protection from Fire: 120/120 damage 100/120 minutes


DM StevenVdB - 5 minutes... 10 minutes... how far will you go...  
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 4:40:54 PM
Slowly the prospect of facing an adult red dragon begins to creep up your spine. Vamir shudders and his stomach is doing flips. Whispering he asks if anyone needs a little fire protection... oh yeah right... an Adult Red Dragon can breath... whooosh...

Once they are out of site of the tunnel entrance Neshi wonders how to keep the Wyvaran from coming up behind them... it would be a waste of spells but then again it could also secure the entrance... or... seal the escape route... unless of course Temorianalis has some backdoor on her lair.

Armand looks around nervously and prefers to concentrate on the Dragon ahead first. He counts his scrolls and tries to estimate their duration. Key would be to know exactly when to cast what...

Elyngael scouts ahead without Brawn. She quietly puts some space between her and the group. Exactly how far ahead do you go?!

Ready to cast a spell Owen stays in the center of the group.

Atlas suggests El to go deep into the mountain alone and report back once she knows exactly how far you need to go... cool! ... no hot!...

.....

The mountain is silent. A warm breeze comes from below. There's a hint of sulfur in the air...

The group waits for Elyngael to scout ahead... soon the Elf is out of sight...

5 minutes go by...

10 minutes...

still nothing... the warmth from the breeze makes you drowsy. How long will you wait? El's been gone for 10 minutes now... the only sound you hear is your own breathing and movement.

Elyngael: Highlight to display spoiler: {You have been going deeper into the mountain now for almost 10 minutes. The tunnel remains equally wide. It twists and turns at a steady degree down. Travel remains easy as well thanks to the ever-burning lights. You realize there actually isn't much to hide behind... you could try to blend in with the tunnel wall.

Temperature has gone up slightly. The stench of sulfur is a bit stronger now.

The gravel beneath your feet scrunches lightly with ever step you take... that's about the only sound you hear...

It's been 10 minutes... how far will you travel?? Another 5? Another 10?

Make a few stealth checks please. Please give me one stealth check for every extra 5 minutes you plan on travelling... }



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 9:06:22 PM
Owen paces, restless. "I hate sending Elyngael off on her own like this. Maybe I should work on my stealth so I can help out in a pinch."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=20 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+18=36 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 10:43:58 PM
Elyngael continues deeper into the mountain for about 10 minutes. The tunnel remains wide but twists and turns as it continues to slant downward. The distinct smell of sulfur gets stronger as the temperature rises. Elyngael stops nervously at the minor sound of some gravel under foot. She decides to continue 5 more minutes before returning.

stealth d20+18=20
Perception d20+18=20

Upon detecting nothing ahead, she is turns about and heads stealthily back.
Stealth d20+18=31
Stealth d20+18=36


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:42:52 AM
After 10 minutes Armand looks at everyone. "Maybe we should start after her, she's been gone awhile. I do have a silence spell ready so I can cast that on us if you want to move quietly down the tunnel."

Armand then thumps himself on his head. "Duh, guys we can fly, so we won't make as much noise as walking."

Currently have Fly

DM StevenVdB - Left for dead! (welcome back Tanner!!) 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 5:32:34 PM
The main group is growing restless... Owen and Armand worry Elyngael is going to get herself in trouble... and they wouldn't even know if she was...
Armand suggests to go after her. Giving himself a thump on the forehead he realizes they can fly rather than walking. They would be able to muffle the sound of their feet.
The others wait in silence...
Slowly the pack starts moving deeper into the lair...

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Elyngael goes deeper into the dragon lair... after another 5 she still sees no end... just how far does this tunnel go?!? She's gone for 15 minutes. It will take another 15 to get back to the group...

Wait... are that voices?! Or does she just think she hears voices?? Sound does carry far in this kind of caves... it's not her friends that grew tired of waiting... it comes from further down below.

Do you go back or not?

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(Folks, please welcome Tanner Nielsen back to the Wold!)

Rattlebones's head is banging... the first thing you feel is thirst... then pain... a lot of pain. The large minotaur doesn't move just yet. Where are you?!? You try to open your eyes. One eye is firmly shut... it feels swollen and sore... is that the taste of blood on your lips?!? What happened?!? There was a fight... then all went black...

Hold on someone else is here... Rattlebones here's a voice... no two. yes two... three??

Where's Uli?? Rattlebones notices a large jute bag... it's not moving! No!!!
You can feel rage building inside but you are in too much pain to pick another fight... not knowing the enemy puts you in a serious disadvantage.

A quick scan of your body shows you have suffered serious blood-loss... You don't think you have any fractures... but there's a nasty cut across your chest. You seem to have all your gear still... but apart from that bag you see no sign of Uli.

Rattlebones is down to 30HP... seems your assailants considered you were either dead or dying so they did not even shackle you.

Your options?
- stay down hoping they won't notice you are still alive... who ever they are...
- try to see who captured you
- make a run for it... there are two tunnels. One leading up... the other one leading down.
- attack your captors... though that outcome sounds pretty dire.



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 10:55:49 PM
OOC: welcome back Tanner!!

Neshi moves along with the others nut tries staying on th right side fairly high up as he slowly flies along

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:43:46 PM
Elyngael appears back with news for the worried Wardens. "The dragon's lair is definitely in there. It's really deep, though, and warm and smells bad. The tunnel remains wide and barren - no place to hide. There's some gravel making it harder to stay silent. The distance down means we'll have to destroy her while we are in her lair because there will be no escape"

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:49:08 PM
OOC: Thanks! I'm happy to be back!

Rattlebones blinks his eyes thickly, trying to catch a view of his surroundings without moving and revealing he is still alive. The light pierced his brain and made him cognizant of his raging headache. By the moon and stars! What happened!? We bedded down for sleep and dark shadows swarmed over us before we could bare tooth and claw. Uli! I will help, brother. He waits for the pain to subside before trying to open his eyes again. He needed to know if anything was nearby before chancing a move.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:49:12 PM
Armand continues with the others down the passage. When the Fly spells starts to fade he lands and turns to the others. Quietly he asks, "Should we walk from here, or use the fly wand again?"

OOC, The Fly spell lasts 1 minute per caster, I forget what level the wand is at, but we may be coming near the end of the spell duration.

DM Edit: the wand is level 15

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:53:23 PM
Owen heads down the tunnel with the others, in pursuit of Elyngael.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire) 
Friday November 29th, 2019 8:38:22 AM
Vamir looks around, sweat beads popping out on his forehead. The witch continues walking along with the rest of the group. Vamir pulls out his wand of spectral hand and prepares to cast it just before they enter the dragons lair.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+4=22 ;
Friday November 29th, 2019 2:57:27 PM
Atlas is so intent on listening for El that he doesn't hear when the others discuss going after her. When he sees them moving forward he asks, "It's only been a little bit, there's no rush. She is sneaking, remember?"

However, realizing they have already made up their mind he rushes to the front of the group. His boots of flying have worn off and he wants to keep the last charge or two for when they face the dragon.

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Stealth Check: 1d20+4=22


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Friday November 29th, 2019 5:30:26 PM
Staying to the right Neshi starts planning spell sequences.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Saturday November 30th, 2019 9:05:16 PM
Armand looks around. "Is it me or is it really quiet?"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Saturday November 30th, 2019 9:19:13 PM
Elyngael is pretty sure she is back with the party now.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Saturday November 30th, 2019 10:17:54 PM
Rattlebones opens an eye, slowly.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Saturday November 30th, 2019 11:14:50 PM
Atlas looks back to Armand and whispers, "Only when you're not talking." He throws a wink and smirk in for good measure, then says seriously, still in a whisper, "I'm sure she'll be back when she learns something. It hasn't been that long, so if we continue then let's do so slowly."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Sunday December 1st, 2019 3:50:55 PM
Owen grins at Atlas' jibe at Armand.

DM StevenVdB - "You know what to do... go..." 
Sunday December 1st, 2019 4:23:39 PM
Worried for Elyngael the group slowly follows the tunnel downward hoping to be reunited with their ranger soon. Atlas tries to avoid breaking plan... after all she's sneaking! Give her some time?! But already the group's made up its mind.

Owen quietly goes with the group. Sweat beads popping our of Vamir forehead as he continues walking along. Just in case he pulls out his wand... ready to use it when they enter the lair.

Using the fly spell Armand and Neshi float down... they fly... they all fly down here...

...

After some 10 minutes the group is surprised by El's stealthiness... immediately they are briefed. El's convinced they are heading towards the lair indeed... it's getting gradually warmer and the smell is worsening. But given the length of this tunnel she also realises there is no escape possible... only in death... either She dies or the group gets to meet the Grey One.

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Down... somewhere... what appears to be a young male taur tries to open his eyes... one's firmly shut. Through the other Rattlebones has a blurry sight. He notices figures on the other side of the room... well it's not a room... it's like a slightly wider part of some kind of tunnel...

Rattlebones Highlight to display spoiler: { For some reason 4 creatures are staring up one tunnel. Seems the one going up! Your sight is bad so you can't quite identify your assailants.

"They'll be here soon... we should hide... " the one on the left whispers.

"You know what to do... go..." the one in the centre hisses.

They nod and part... two go into the tunnel upward...

Two remain here and stand guard in the centre of the chamber... watching up the tunnel.

Rattlebones tries to look around better. The jute bag across the chamber troubles him... those bloodstains don't look good. }

Rattlebones please don't forget to update your header. Right now you are down to 30/239 HP After all you were captured... and they seem to think you are dead so you must have been out cold. Be prudent...

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After 30 minutes El perceives two figures standing guard... it seems the tunnel is slightly wider up ahead and... could that be two guards standing there awaiting you?! More Wyvaran?!

Perception DC30 Highlight to display spoiler: { you notice two hidden doors between you and those two guards. One on either side of the passageway }

Those 2 Wyvaran guards up ahead appear much stronger than the ones you have faced thus far. Armed with greatswords wearing breastplates...

Elyngael is walking slightly ahead of the group... the guards have not noticed you yet but they appear to be on the lookout for you?!?

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=28 ;
Sunday December 1st, 2019 8:20:49 PM
Perception d20 +18 =28

Elyngael turns back to the others. "There are guards ahead. Time to do the 'We are prisoners' act. Get our giant friend up here so he can do his part."



Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Sunday December 1st, 2019 8:36:53 PM
Armand nods. "We should play this up." He digs in his bag a minute. "Here are our 3 manacles. We can pretend to put these on and just walk ahead of Ruffas and bemoan our fate."

Armand will then use one of the manacles. He will keep the key to it in case they get accidentally locked. "Anyone else?"

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)  d20+14=27 ;
Sunday December 1st, 2019 9:50:17 PM
Vamir stashes Melzat in the top of his pack with his head sticking out and holds his hands out to Armand. "Better me than those who may need their hands immediately," the witch says with a wry smile. "If those Wyvaran attack I will try and cast confusion on them to give us a little time."

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 2:18:49 AM
HP 30/239 (I hope you don't mind. My header is saved in auto-fill, and I don't want multiple versions)

Rattlebones grits his teeth in pain and frustration. I will show these snake men fear and pain! But how? I bleed. Uli bleeds. I must wait for the prey to be calm. He watches and waits, keeping one eye slitted and not moving.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 9:48:04 AM
Atlas shakes his head and whispers, "It's only 2, can't we just dispatch with them and move on? I don't like having these things at our back when we have to face the dragon. It was one thing when they were way back at the entrance, but if we're getting close, well, I just don't like it."

DM StevenVdB - 'We are prisoners' 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 5:33:46 PM
The group comes to a pause... El spotted the guards and suggest playing the 'We are prisoners'-theme again. Ruffus tilt his head and waits for a decision to be made...

Armand nods and takes out the manacles... Vamir immediately holds out his hands... only Atlas seems to disagree with the plan...

The guards don't move...

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Rattlebones knows he must wait... he's in no condition to try being heroir right now... not sure what it is but those guards appear to be on the lookout for someone... or something...



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 6:02:41 PM
as the decision is being made, Neshi quickly casts a summon swarm spell focusing on bring in as many spiders as possible to start attacking the Wyvaran.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 6:06:22 PM
Armand turns to Atlas. "Yes, we're going to dispatch them. How do you think we're going to get close enough without getting into ranged combat and possibly them getting off an alarm? There's no place to hide and sneak up on them. We act deceptive captives until you're in charge position. Then you charge, Elyngael whips out her bow and shoots, Brawn charges, swords, arrows and claws everywhere."

Armand turns to Ruffus. "You just keep saying things like 'stop you're whinning' and 'move along'."

Armand loosely draps the manacles over his arms and holds the chain so that the manacles don't fall off. "Now don't fasten them Vamir." He looks at the rest of the party. "Anyone else for fake manacles? I saw it in a play once when these guys were sneaking into a death fortress to rescue a princess."

Once the rest of the party is on board, Armand will begin shuffling forward and bemoaning his fate. "I don't want to die....I could be useful to your fire queen."

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire) 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 6:20:44 PM
Vamir shrugs his shoulders and winks at Armand, "yes sir," Vamir tucks his wand away, and prepares for battle.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 6:49:00 PM
Elyngael hangs back, but keeps her head down playing along with the ruse. Her plan is that as soon as Atlas and Brawn are between the two guards, she will pull her longbow and shoot.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Monday December 2nd, 2019 9:15:08 PM
Owen quietly reminds the others that his Seeming illusion includes manacles; they don't need to hinder themselves unduly.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+2=17 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 12:08:42 PM
Atlas is grateful that the Seeming spell is still working as he didn't like the idea of putting his sword and shield away and putting real manacles on. With that in mind, he takes the lead, putting on the best show he can, "Would you stop your whining? I cannot wait until that thing swallows me whole so that I don't have to listen to you any more. We're going to die for a good cause, live with it."

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Bluff: 1d20+2=17(+10 for the Seeming spell?)


DM StevenVdB - 'We are prisoners' 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 6:09:07 PM
Tired of waiting Neshy summons a swarm of spiders! (Do put them on the map)

Armand reassures Atlas that he is ready to put an end to these two... with this plan in mind, Vamir, El, Owen and Atlas start moving towards the guards.

You approach this section of the tunnel from the West. This looks like a large ante-chamber... a prelude to something far worse.

Atlas and Armanr play it cool as they approach the guards pretending to be prisoners of the Fire Giant Ruffus.

Map

"HALT... one of the Wyvaran s Generals says...


Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 85/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 8:10:39 PM
coming from around the edge of the cavern just north of the guards there is the sound of chitinous crawling and movement as a carpet of spiders starts moving toward the wyvaran.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire) 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 8:33:03 PM
Vamir plays along with Atlas, "I didn't as to be tribute! I want my bed and to be warm again. What I wouldn't give for a good book right about now!" Vamir whines.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:12:38 PM
Owen halts at the general's command.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:12:58 PM
Armand eyes Varmir. Then he casts Silence at a point just behind yellow and just below green (the blue circle indicates the area of effect).
Silence - no save it was not cast on a person it was cast on a point in space, spell resistance does not apply, they are in the bubble.

"Enough talking, time to kill them!" He shouts. "Quickly, I've put a Silence spell around them!"

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, cast-Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }


Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=25 ; d8+5=10 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=18 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+14=31 ; 2d6+7=12 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d20+12=25 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:30:56 PM
Elyngael has Stone Skin.

Elyngael briefly wonders why the others didn't attack when they got close, wasn't that the plan? She takes a 5 foot step and whips up her bow and fires at the Yellow Wyvaran. OOC(Are they flat footed? Rolling for damage since I don't know what their AC.)
First arrow (d20+18=25) normal damage (1d8+5=10), electrical damage (d6=6)
Second arrow (d20+18=18) normal damage (1d8+5=12), electrical damage (d6=2)
Third arrow (d20+7=11) assuming that is a miss

Then she commands Brawn, "Attack my target!"

Brawn AC 33/16t/31t 87/87hp CMD 24
(stat's reflect Mage Armor)
Brawn leaps forward and attacks yellow.
Bite (d20+14=31) normal damage (2d6+7=12) fire damage (d6=5) cold damage (d6=2)
Trip check, CMB (D20+12=25)

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 10:29:35 PM
Rattlebones continues watching, staying still.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+21=35 ; d8+9=11 ; 2d6=3 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 10:22:25 AM
Atlas, surprised at the sudden attack, rushes forward and prepares an attack of opportunity if it presents itself.

"Guys, I thought we were going to get close first!"

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AoO: 1d20+21=35
Damage: 1d8+9=11
Holy Damage: 2d6=3

Resist Fire: 120/120


DM StevenVdB - "Guys, I thought we were going to get close first!"  d20+25=28 d20+25=29 d20+20=21 d20+15=18 d20+25=26 12d6(3+2+4+3+2+4+6+2+3+3+5+4)=41 12d6(4+4+3+1+4+4+3+4+1+6+6+4)=44
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 5:53:19 PM
Finishing her summoning spell, Yurneshi calls a swarm of spiders to charge forward.

Vamir tries to stick with the original 'we are prisoners' plan. As does Atlas and when ordered to stand still by the Generals Owen does as he is told.

However Armand and El think this has been enough... first Armand casts silence over the Generals, immediately followed by a volley of arrows of which one draws blood.
Brawn follows suit and also attacks the yellow General. The wolf's bite is quite brutal and he tries to trip the Wyvaran General. The Yellow General makes an AoO (hits AC28 - no hit) but he fails to strike Brawn and is knocked prone.

"Guys, I thought we were going to get close first!", Atlas shouts.
Yet there's no more stopping now...

The Green General takes a 5ft step and makes a full attack on Brawn. (Hits AC29, AC21 and AC18) Nothing get's through the Wolf's armor.

The Yellow General attempts to get up (Brawn get's an AoO on yellow) Once up, he tries to hit Brawn again (hits AC26 fail)

Behind the pack suddenly two hidden doors open. Two more General appear!! Both of them cast Dragon's Breath and breath fire at you!!

Magenta General ; Dragon's Breath engulfs Neshi and Vamir! damage 41 Ref save DC21 for half

Cyan General : Dragon's Breath engulfs Owen, Armand and again Vamir Damage 44HP Ref save DC21 for half.

Luckily some already have fire protection...

Rattlebones does nothing. Look could those newly arrived be in your side?!? With any luck they have some healing spells for patching you up.


Green general AC23 : damage taken : 0
Yellow general AC23 : damage taken : 35
Magenta general AC29 : damage taken : 0
Cyan general AC29 : damage taken : 0


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144  d20+15=30 ; d20+15=17 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 8:19:09 PM
Vamir nimbly steps out of the way of the first dragon breath (Reflex 30) but isn't so lucky on the second. Luckily the witches Protection from Energy spell absorbs the 64 points of damage. The witch looks for a slightly safe place to stand rather than between the 2 groups of wyvaran generals. Vamir casts spectral hand from his wand and places it in his bag.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+9=29 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 8:20:19 PM
Reflex save 29 (d20+9)
Damage nil, (looked back and discovered Owen Cast Protection from Energy Fire, on Atlas, Elyngael and myself)
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120

Armand whirls,"It's a Trap." He then casts Summon Monster IV. (Next round a Hound Archon will be appearing...but them baddies don't know that).

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, cast-Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), cast-Summon Monster IV (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 8:22:12 PM
oh wait. here's the battle map

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+14=18 ; d20+18=31 ; d8+5=11 ; d6=5 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+9=23 ; 2d6+7=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+12=15 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 8:49:31 PM
Brawn's AoO: Bite (d20+14=28) Miss

Elyngael has Stone Skin.
and Protection from Energy Fire 120/120

OOC Why are we all slightly shifted on the map? I thought we were all pretty much inside the squares yesterday.

Elyngael calls out, Get in there and fight Atlas, we need to take these guys down so we can deal with the others." She continues to shoot at the Yellow Wvyaran
First arrow (d20+18=31) normal damage (1d8+5=11), electrical damage (d6=5)
Second arrow (d20+13=16) miss
Third arrow (d20+7=22) just missing

Brawn AC 33/16t/31t 87/87hp CMD 24
(stat's reflect Mage Armor)
Brawn leaps forward and attacks yellow.
Bite (d20+14=16) miss
Second Bite (d20+9=23) normal damage (2d6+7=17) fire damage (d6=2) frost damage (d6=1)
Trip check, CMB (D20+12=15)

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance  d20+12=22 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 9:20:24 PM
OoC: Everyone, remember that you have Mass Bear's Endurance!

IC: Owen quickly ducks, avoiding most of the fire breath. (Reflex Save: 22) He takes a brief moment to cast Stoneskin on Armand, then flies around the corner and lands partway up the wall.

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12/12 days of Contingency remain. If Owen turns invisible, he will automatically cast Stoneskin on himself.
11/12 hours of Seeming remain for the whole party (except Ruffas).
11/12 hours of Darkvision remain.
2/2 hours of Spider Climb remain.
2/2 hours of See Invisibility remain.
2/2 hours of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael.
??/12 minutes of Fly remain for the whole party.
??/12 minutes of Mass Bear's Endurance remain for the whole party.
2/2 hours of Stoneskin remain for Armand.

Prepared spells:
Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress.
0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound.
1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image.
2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility.
3: Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image.
4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility.
5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Seeming.
6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.

0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used.
0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used.
0/8 daily Blinding Rays used.
0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 10:19:57 PM
Rattlebones remains still.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  d20+12=31 ; 12d6=53 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 2:16:56 PM
Neshi turns and looks at the new comers as he basically ignores the fire damage, Save dc 31 and fire reistance 20.

"You two really have to do better than that."

Neshi then quickly casts a con of cold that fills the area behind the party. 53 points 1/2 damage with a reflex save of DC24



Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+21=36 ; d8+9=13 ; 2d6=11 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 2:55:05 PM
Atlas moves to attack the one to Brawn's left. He strikes hard and makes it count.

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Attack Green
Longsword: 1d20+21=36
Damage: 1d8+9=13
Holy Damage: 2d6=11

"Total Damage: 24

Resist Fire: 120/120
Bear's Endurance: +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution, which adds the usual benefits to hit points, Fortitude saves, Constitution checks, and so forth. (still need to figure out how many hp this gives me...will worry about if I get low)


Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144  d20+9=11 ; d12=4 ; d4=2 ; d20+16=21 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2019 7:59:25 PM
Vamir moves 30 foot forward clearing the double dragon's breath and raises a slender finger, pointing it at yellow wyvaran. The witches hand speeds out and attempts a touch attack on the creature (Hit touch AC 11) with his spectral hand delivering calcific touch, (Fortitude DC 20, SR 21**) causing 2 points of dexterity damage.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

**A successful Fortitude save negates the slow effect but not the ability damage. A target reduced to 0 Dexterity is petrified permanently. Break enchantment, restoration, or stone to flesh can reverse the effects of calcific touch.


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Thursday December 5th, 2019 10:45:21 PM
Owen hopes the sound of combat doesn't awaken Temorianlis.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Thursday December 5th, 2019 11:13:14 PM
Rattlebones remains still.

HP 30/239

DM StevenVdB - "It's a Trap."  d20+7=8 d20+25=31 d20+20=34 2d6(3+1)+15=19 d20+15=31 d20+25=33 d20+20=33 d20+15=25 2d6(1+4)+15=20 2d6(4+4)+15=23 d20+6=9 d20+11=18 d20+11=13
Friday December 6th, 2019 6:36:12 PM
(sorry for skipping a day folks. I was at a trade show the last 3 days and I kinda crashed last night.)

Fire washes over Vamir He manages to avoid some of the fire. Luckily the rest is absorbed by the protective spells cast earlier.
Yet there's only this much those spells can take... so the witch for a slightly safer spot. Using the spectral hand he summoned he tries to deliver a calcific touch to the yellow general but he fails to pass the touch AC.

Similar to Vamir, Armand too feels no damage at all from the fire. Much to the Generals' disappointment of course. He begins summoning an ally to send into the fray.

Brawn tries to bite the Yellow general as he scampers back on his feet but Brawn's fangs merely bite a hole in thin air.

El's well protected by several spells. She call out for Atlas and then tries to arrow down the Yellow General. Brawn takes a bite in the general's leg but he fails to trip him this time... (I accidentally took the CMD of the other two rather than the two fighter Wyvaran...)

Owen avoids most of the fire. He protects Armand and then flies around the corner.

Simply ignoring the fire, Neshi turns around the fills the area behind the party with a cone of cold. Only the Magenta General is inside... he is hit full force by the biting cold!

Atlas moves up to side with Brawn and attacks the green general.

Both he green and yellow general make a full attack at Brawn...

Green hits AC31, AC34 and AC31 : damage 19HP
Yellow hits AC33, AC33 and AC25 : damage 43HP
Brawn is hit for 62HP in total!

Badly hurt with the cone of cold the Magenta general takes a 5ft step up to Neshi and makes a full attack with his unholy mace. (hits AC18 and AC6)

It's obvious the taur creature has substantial magic powers... so the Cyan General makes a Dimensional hop to flank Neshi and the takes a swing with his mace (hits AC13)

Rattlebones is still not moving... (Tanner check mail...)

battle map

Green general AC23 Touch AC14 CMD30 : damage taken : 23
Yellow general AC23 Touch AC14 CMD30 : damage taken : 71
Magenta general AC29 : damage taken : 53
Cyan general AC29 : damage taken : 0

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+18=36 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+14=23 ; 2d6+7=15 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d20+9=27 ; 2d6+7=18 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=20 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 8:15:57 PM
Elyngael has Stone Skin.
and Protection from Energy Fire 120/120

Elyngale see's Brawn get mangled by the wyvaran's. "Not again!" She calls out, but knows there's no way for Brawn to disengage at this point.

he continues to shoot at the Yellow Wvyaran
First arrow (d20+18=36) normal damage (1d8+5=9), electrical damage (d6=2)
Second arrow (d20+13=16) miss
Third arrow (d20+7=14) miss

Brawn AC 33/16t/31t 25/87hp CMD 24
(stat's reflect Mage Armor)
Brawn leaps forward and attacks yellow.
Bite (d20+14=23) normal damage (2d6+7=15) fire damage (d6=3) frost damage (d6=6)
Second Bite (d20+9=27) normal damage (2d6+7=18) fire damage (d6=1) frost damage (d6=2)
First Trip check (Forgot to roll after first attack), CMB (D20+12=28)
Second Trip check CMB (d20+12=20)

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+9=14 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+3=18 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ;
Friday December 6th, 2019 8:52:06 PM
Summoned Monster spell goes off and a Hound Archon appears behind the Magenta Wyvaran.

Hound Archon AC 19/10/19 39/39HP CMD 18 Fort+8, Ref+5, Will+5
DR10/evil SR 15
Aura of Menace (DC16 will): 20'rad. -2 on AC and to hit rolls. (unless save or successfully attacks Archon)
Magic Circle Against Evil 10'rad.
The Archon swings his Greatsword and Magenta: To hit 14 (d20+9)miss, To hit 7 (d20+9) miss, Bite 18 (d20+3) miss.
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Armand:
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

Armand whirls again at Elyngale's pronouncement. "This changes my plans." he grunts. Then he clicks his heals (free action, activating boots of speed) and moves behind Brawn while drawing his glaive from the efficient quiver. Armand then prays, burning Neutralize Poison, and cast Cure Critical Wounds on Brawn. (Brawn is healed 37 hit points, 4d8+12)

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, x (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, x, Holy Smite (domain), x (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain)}

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Friday December 6th, 2019 8:59:34 PM
OOC
Hey I just thought of something....Where's Ruffus in all this? I thought he was going along with us to redeem his honor.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144  d20+9=15 ; d20+16=23 ; d4=1 ;
Saturday December 7th, 2019 7:03:29 PM
Vamir grumbles about missing as he causes the spectral hand to dart out again in an attempt to touch the yellow wyvaran, (Touch AC 15, SR 23, Dex damage -1**).

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

**A successful Fortitude save negates the slow effect but not the ability damage. A target reduced to 0 Dexterity is petrified permanently. Break enchantment, restoration, or stone to flesh can reverse the effects of calcific touch.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Sunday December 8th, 2019 2:11:39 AM
A figure at the back of the cavern stands up, about 25 feet behind the wyvarans.

You see what first appears to be a young male minotaur, tall and well-muscled with broad shoulders. As you get closer, however, you notice that instead of horns he has broad, plated antlers, and instead of a typical bovine snout he has a face that is longer and thinner. His fur is also thicker than normal. He body is chestnut brown, with white starting at his elbows and hocks. He wears a fur kilt, with numerous feathers, beads, and bones decorating his clothing. He bears no weapons, but his hands end in sharp, wicked claws.

His fur is matted with dried blood. He stands woozily, but he gains his footing and narrows his eyes as he looks at the backs of the wyvarans.

(Just a move action to stand.)



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  12d6=36 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+1=5 ;
Sunday December 8th, 2019 2:35:22 PM
Neshi looks at the two of the wyvaran as they flail around and shakes his head as he takes a 5 ft step away and then quickly casts a spell.

chain lightening: 36 points; Reflex DC 25 for magenta, DC 23 for cyan for 1/2 damage

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The swarm attacks both the green and yellow wyvaran both need to make a Fort save DC 11 vs distraction or be nauseated for the round. The spiders try to attack and bite buth they don not seem to be able to bite through the wyvaran's thick skin.



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Sunday December 8th, 2019 8:29:06 PM
When Armand's summoned Hound Archon appears, Owen casts Major Image to make another one appear next to it. He sends it alongside Armand's, to flank whichever enemy it attacks. The enemy Wyvaran must make a DC 19 Will save to disbelieve it.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+17=24 ; d8+9=15 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+13=23 ; d4+5=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+9=14 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+7=8 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 10:53:19 AM
Atlas strikes out at the Wyvaran next to him in hopes of drawing it's attention from Brawn. As he does so he yells at the thing in Dwarven and any other language he can understand. Especially the universal cursing language!

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Attack Green

Longsword: 1d20+17=
Damage: 1d8+9=15
Holy Damage: 2d6=8

Spiked Frost Shield: 1d20+13=23
Damage: 1d4+5=6
Frost Damage: 1d6=4

Longsword: 1d20+12=27
Damage: 1d8+9=14
Holy Damage: 2d6=6

Spiked Frost Shield: 1d20+8=11
Damage: 1d4+5=n/a
Frost Damage: 1d6=n/a

Longsword: 1d20+7=8
Damage: 1d8+9=n/a
Holy Damage: 2d6=n/a

Total Damage: 53

Resist Fire: 120/120
Bear's Endurance: +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution, which adds the usual benefits to hit points, Fortitude saves, Constitution checks, and so forth. (still need to figure out how many hp this gives me...will worry about if I get low)


DM StevenVdB - "Not again!"  d20+8=9 d20+13=33 d20+7=20 d20+7=24 d20+9=22 d20+13=17 d20+25=43 d20+20=23 d20+15=29 2d6(2+5)+15=22 3d8(4+4+2)+12=22
Monday December 9th, 2019 5:24:48 PM
Elyngael shouts as she sees Brawn taking so many hits. She fires arrow after arrow at the Yellow General but in her haste only one arrow succeeds to penetrate his armor.

Brawn in sheer rage rips open the general's armor tearing large gashes over the Wyvaran's belly.

This time Vamir's spectral hand succeeds in touching the Yellow general... (Fort save 9 - natural 1 : -1Dex)

The Yellow general sinks to his knees...

Behind the Magenta general Armand summons a Hound Archon. The canine-headed outsider swings his greatsword but fails to connect (Will save vs menacing aura 33 - nat 20) Magenta is not impressed by the menacing aura of the Hound Archon...

Armand runs up to Brawn and heals the brave Wolf.

Chains lighting suddenly flashed through the tunnels as Neshi carefully aims her spell. Magenta is unable to avoid the damage. Cyan though avoids some of the damage.

The Green Wyvaran General feels a spider swarm crawling up behind him but at least he's not nauseated by their vast numbers.

Now that the magenta general is fighting the Hound Archon, Owen makes a second one appear right next to it. Magenta can't see the difference between the image and the actual Archon and now accepts he's fighting two Hound Archons!!

Atlas pummels the green Wyvaran General. Strike after strike keep bashing away at the Wyvaran. Chips of his breastplate come of and splinters fly of his heavy wooden shield.

Rufus was perplexed as the battle unfolded. He enters the cave behind you and readies to get into action...

A figure at the back of the cavern stands up, about 25 feet behind the wyvarans. His fur is matted with dried blood. He stands woozily, but he gains his footing and narrows his eyes as he looks at the backs of the wyvarans.

Magenta sees Rufus coming and shouts : 'Hurry come help! We can't take much more... move it!! Attack them!!"

The Green Wyvaran general flaps his wings and flies 5ft up to get out of the spider swarm (5ft step... up)
Then he lashes out again at Brawn!
Hits AC43, AC23 and AC29. Damage 22HP)

"BACK", Magenta yells as he is surrounded by two Hound Archon's and immediately he appears at the other side of the cave. So does the Cyan general.

Cyan begins casting a spell.
Spellcraft DC21 Highlight to display spoiler: {summon monster VI}

Magenta also cast a spell
Spellcraft DC19 Highlight to display spoiler: {Cure critical}

battle map

Green general AC23 Touch AC14 CMD30 : damage taken : 76
Yellow general AC22 Touch AC12 CMD30 : damage taken : 127 : DEAD
Magenta general AC29 : damage taken : 89-22 = 67
Cyan general AC29 : damage taken : 18

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance  d20+17=34 ; d20+17=22 ; d6+1=4 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 6:32:35 PM
Neshi moves forward a bit and sends off a spell hoping to interrupt some casting as black tentacles spring out of the ground totally surrounding the magenta and cyan wyvaran.

CMB DC 22 or be grappled and take 4 points damage. Tentacles CMD IS 27

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+14=25 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+3=13 ; 5d8=24 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 7:07:57 PM
OOC, not sure you can use a teleport at will sort of action and then also cast, but what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

DM comment : hmmm should check... doing this action as it is exactly one that my teammates make in Bonetown... dimhop and heal... I will check but as you say good for one is good for the other :-) - thx

Hound Archon AC 19/10/19 39/39HP CMD 18 Fort+8, Ref+5, Will+5
DR10/evil SR 15
Aura of Menace (DC16 will): 20'rad. -2 on AC and to hit rolls. (unless save or successfully attacks Archon)
Magic Circle Against Evil 10'rad.
The Archon uses his AT WILL Greater Teleport and teleports to the Magenta Wvyaran. The Archon then swings his Greatsword at Magenta: To hit 20 (d20+9 i missed rolled +14 but took it down on the total still a miss but he's menacing him anyway)miss, To hit 7 (d20+4) miss, Bite 13 (d20+3) miss.
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Armand:
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

Armand takes a 5 foot step and see's the two Wvyaran's teleport and then also cast spells. "Amazing." He says.
He casts Holy Smite, pretty much where the black circle currently is.
Both generals are affected Will save 19 for half damage and no blindness. The Archon is immune as he is Lawful Good.
Damage 24 (5d8)

Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic
1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Hold Person, x (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, x, x (domain), x (wis bonus)
5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain)
6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain)}

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110  d20+14=15 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+18=28 ; d8+5=7 ; d6=5 ; d20+13=32 ; d8+5=13 ; d6=1 ; d20+7=11 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 8:25:14 PM
Elyngael has Stone Skin.
and Protection from Energy Fire 120/120

Elyngale as the yellow Wyvaran falls, she calls to Brawn, "Shift." OOC Brawn goes first.

Brawn AC 33/16t/31t 40/87hp CMD 24
(stat's reflect Mage Armor)
Brawn takes a 5 foot step and then attacks the Green Wyvaran.
Bite (d20+14=15) miss
Second Bite (d20+9=16) miss

Elyngael takes a 5 foot step and fires at the Green Wvyaran
First arrow (d20+18=28) normal damage (1d8+5=7), electrical damage (d6=5)
Second arrow (d20+13=32) normal damage (1d8+5=13), electrical damage (d6=1)
Third arrow (d20+7=11) miss



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance  d20+3=15 ;
Monday December 9th, 2019 10:00:19 PM
Owen flies forward and lands partway up a wall, out of sight of the enemy. Stealth: 15. He moves his illusory hound archon forward.

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Monday December 9th, 2019 11:57:19 PM
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Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9  d20+23=42 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=34 ; d8+11=19 ; 2d6+11=18 ; d6+11=16 ; d6+11=16 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 12:20:14 AM
The minotaur-like creatures sniffs the air in great heaves, turns, and bellows a roar before charging at the nearest wyvaran. It unleashes a barrage of attacks, goring and clawing and biting and clawing.

Charge w/ pounce and rake
--gore attack 42, damage 19
--claw attack 23, miss
--claw attack 23, miss
--bite attack 29, damage 18
--rake attack 39, damage 16
--rake attack 34, damage 16

Total 69 damage on Cyan.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132  d20+17=27 ; d8+9=15 ; 2d6=9 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+8=27 ; d4+5=9 ; d6=5 ; d20+7=12 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 10:07:10 AM
Atlas lays into the Wyvaran next to him one more time as El's arrows strike true. He misses more than he would like, but hopefully it is enough to put the creature down.

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Attack Green

Longsword: 1d20+17=27
Damage: 1d8+9=15
Holy Damage: 2d6=9

Spiked Frost Shield: 1d20+13=17
Damage: 1d4+5=n/a
Frost Damage: 1d6=n/a

Longsword: 1d20+12=20
Damage: 1d8+9=n/a
Holy Damage: 2d6=n/a

Spiked Frost Shield: 1d20+8=27
Damage: 1d4+5=9
Frost Damage: 1d6=5

Longsword: 1d20+7=12
Damage: 1d8+9=n/a
Holy Damage: 2d6=n/a

Total Damage: 38

Resist Fire: 120/120
Bear's Endurance: +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution, which adds the usual benefits to hit points, Fortitude saves, Constitution checks, and so forth. (still need to figure out how many hp this gives me...will worry about if I get low)


DM StevenVdB - Game over man! Game over!!   d20+17=32 d20+13=26 d20+13=28
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 5:26:07 PM
Hoping to interrupt the Wyvaran generals from castings, Yurneshi conjures up Black Tentacles... the rubbery black tentacles burrow up from the dirt reaching for both Wyvaran clerics... both Wyvaran are grappled!

The Cyan General was finishing a summoning spell but the grappling tentacles interrupt his casting (concentration check 32 vs 38)

The Magenta general too is grappled...

The Hound Archon that was summoned by Armand chases the generals through their teleport and attempts to attack. However he's also surprised by the tentacles! (please check for grappled status on the Hound Archon)

Armand cast holy smite at the generals... both avoid part of the damage (Will save 26 and 28). they are not blinded but they do take some damage...

Healed earlier, Brawn attacks again but he still seems to be a bit woozy. El however buries two arrows in the Wyvaran's abdomen.

Owen moves his illusory hound forward.

Even though Atlas misses more than he would have hoped, his longsword makes an end to it... the last shield bash wasn't even needed anymore... another Wyvaran sinks to the ground.

With the Wyvaran Clerics now at the back of the cave, Rufus dares to move closer. True he's not the bravest one...

The black tentacles continue to constrict both Wyvaran clerics... light goes out for the

And then... there's a bloodied Taur struggling back on his feet... he sniffs the air... bellows a roar before charging the last standing Wyvaran General... clawing, goring, biting...

The Cyan General too falls on his knees. The tentacles wrapping around his broken body... pulling him under in a deadly embrace.
And then all is silent...

Apart from the wriggling noise of the Tentacles there's nothing to be heard...

The group's a little spread out in the cave...
Rufus didn't quite perform.
Brawn licks his wounds.

and... oh look... there's a heavily injured Taur now standing near you...



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 6:38:46 PM
Owen comes around the corner and sees the mass of writhing tentacles... plus a moose-looking dude. He sends his illusory hound archon further forward and calls out, "Who are you?"

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 7:18:57 PM
Well,that was energizing. Neshi leaves the tentacles for the time being, at least until they decide which way they need to go.

As he looks around he sees the big bloody bull and blanches for a moment at the sight of the bloody taurian.

Vamir (Wade) AC:22 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 7:20:40 PM
OOC: I am sorry for not posting last night. I checked and there was no post and then I got distracted by life. Again I apologize.

Vamir shakes his head at all the destruction around him. Vamir swings his head towards the Taurus, and prepares to send his spectral hand out after him if need be.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 7
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d20+14=23 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=10 ;
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 7:51:09 PM
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

Armand looks around trying to asses who is injured. He can see Brawn is still hurt, Owen looks a little worn, and that strange Minotaur creature looks very beat up.

Heal check 23 (d20+14) to see how much healing needs doled out. "Who needs some healing?" He quietly asks.

Armand is content for now to allow Owen to take the lead in questioning. He cast Detect Magic and looks over the Wyvaran's stuff/loot/gear.

Perception 17 (d20+6)
Appraise 10 (d20+6)

OOC if Rattlebone's HP are truely that high, then I doubt Armand can fully heal him, because he would not want to spend all his healing at this point, because, well Dragon looming.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 9:24:24 PM
Elyngael has Stone Skin and Protection from Energy Fire 120/120

Elyngael runs over to Brawn and checks him all over, "Armand, Brawn could still use some healing. He fought bravely and needs his strength to do it again." Elyngael slips Brawn some deer jerky and finds some water for him. Not one to stand on formalities, Elyngael loudly asks the stranger "Are you able to speak? Owen asked who you are, and I want to know if you are friend or foe?"


Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 11:17:47 PM
The minotaur turns, looming overhead, stares unsteadily. He absent-mindedly flicks blood from his claws and snorts to clear his throat. "Táim Creathannacnámha de na Vein Oighir Minotaur. Dara de mo threibh. Teastaíonn leigheas uaim. Má tá aon duine agaibh..." He blinks, shakes his head slightly, and speaks again. "I Rattlebones... of Ice Vein Minotaurs." His accent is thick in his bass voice. "I tribe second. I not hunt you. I need... fix meat. Fix my meat." He gestures toward his wounds. "Fix meat of Rattlebones and Uli. Uli!" He hustles toward the jute bag in the corner and tears it open. 

HP: 30/239

DM Jeremy  
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 6:04:23 AM
Owen moves his illusionary hound archon forward as the moose-taur steps forward, and asks him, ”Who are you?”

Neshi feels energized by the fight with the wyvaran generals, but is taken aback by the sight of the bloody taur.

Vamir seems unhappy with all the destruction around him, but turns to face the Taur if needed.

Armand asks who needs healing, and then casts detect magic and searches for loot on the wyvarans.

Elyngael lets Armand know that Brawn is still in need of healing, and then stands beside Owen to aid in the questioning of the Taur.

Rattlebones tries to answer in his native tongue, but quickly realizes such a language is unknown to the Wardens, and changes to speak in a very broken common. He shares who he is, and his need for healing for both himself and one named Uli. he then ran over to the burlap sack and tears it open.

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When Rattlebones tears open the burlap sack, he reveals an unconscious, and badly wounded silimondon (saber-toothed tiger). Meanwhile Ruffas apologizes for his poor performance in the fight, and promises to make up for it against Temorianalis, and Armand discovers: (2) +3 amulets of natural armor ,(2)+1 unholy heavy maces, (2) +3 breastplates , (2)+4 breastplates, (2) +4 greatswords

Everyone gets 20,000 xp for the fight.

OOC... In case anyone was wondering how Rattlebones has so many hp, note that he is a lost child, (a Woldian prestige class) and they get a shared HP pool with their animal, so actually that is the sum of both his and Uli's hp, when one suffers, they both suffer, and when one is healed both are healed. In the case of mass heal spells and channels, since both of them are being healed, at the same time, their hp pool goes up for both. Pretty cool class feature, but it has it's drawbacks, such as if one dies, both die.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 11:17:32 AM
Atlas looks himself over and laughs, "Not a scratch my friend. Who would have thunk it. Brawn here took everything I should." He steps up and puts a friendly hand on Brawn as a sign of appreciation. Then he steps up to the Taur, looks him up and down once, then looks over Uli. After a moment of consideration he asks, "You two could be helpful. We go to kill the dragon, want to join in on the fun?"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 1:08:34 PM
Owen smiles because Atlas is surprised that he is unscathed. He waits to hear the strange 'taur's response.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 5:49:54 PM
Neshi wipes off his 1hp wound and realizes it has already scabbed over.

As Rattlebones begins to speak in Taurian, Neshi's head pops up not having heard Taurian spoken for such a long time. He grins a bit as Rattlebones switches to bis broken common.

He too waits for the Minotaur's response.

" Hmm, Armand, Atlas, shall I leave the tentacles or shall I dismiss them?"



Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 5:53:23 PM
spell slots remaining.

0
1st - 8
2nd - 7
3rd - 7
4th - 5
5th - 5
6th - 3


Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet  d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 5:56:14 PM
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120
Stone Skin

"I think you can dismiss the tentacles Neshi."

Armand gathers the party to within 30 feet, including the strange looking minotaur and the sabertooth tiger! and then briefly prays and channels some divine healing.
Everyone is healed 30 (6d6's)

Everyone but Brawn, and Minotaur/cat combo should now be fully healed. "I'm loath to use too many divine healing until we are actually engaged with the dragon." He pauses. "Atlas hand me the party bag." While he rumages through it he will put the items from the Wvyaran's in it.

"Aha." He pulls out several potions of Cure Moderate Wounds (we have 25 sitting here). "Oh, and I have this that we don't use that much." He pulls from his belt the wand of Cure Light Wounds.

He will then use it on the still injured. 5 uses, fully heals Brawn. He then taps on the Minotaur 22 times, healing him up to 238 (I think I did my math right from what Jeremy told me about your healing).

Armand looks at Rattlebones. "Tell me, what skills do you possess? Do you need any equipment? If yours is not lying nearby, I think we might be able to offer you some things."

OOC, I have updated the loot items on the spreadsheet, but not put in gold piece amounts. I have deducted the wand uses.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 8:05:57 PM
Vamir helps Armand load the various items into the party bag, and stands back giving the cleric room to work. As Armand heal the rather large Taurus Vamir casts barkskin on himself. "Neshi, as we prepare for this dragon would Brawn like to be bigger? I can cast animal growth on him if you would like before we engage the dragon," Vamir whispers.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 6
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

OOC: Animal Growth - The target animal grows to twice its normal size and eight times its normal weight. This alteration changes the animal's size category to the next largest, grants it a +8 size bonus to Strength and a +4 size bonus to Constitution (and thus an extra 2 hit points per HD), and imposes a –2 size penalty to Dexterity. The creature's existing natural armor bonus increases by 2. The size change also affects the animal's modifier to AC, attack rolls, and its base damage. The animal's space and reach change as appropriate to the new size, but its speed does not change.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 9:51:27 PM
Elyngael quickly makes her claim, "Excuse me, Vamir, but I am the only one who will make decisions for Brawn. Neshi has no authority to make that call. Brawn is my companion. We will consider it when the time comes. Right now, we don't even know how far down in the mountain our pursuit may take us. Rattlebones, do you have any idea how close we are to the dragon?

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Wednesday December 11th, 2019 10:32:20 PM
Rattlebones sighs in relief as he feels Uli's chest rising and falling with breath. "Táimid ag fiach arís, deartháir."

Tauric Highlight to display spoiler: {"We hunt again, brother."}

He shivers as the healing energy from Armand washes over them. Uli opens his eyes, flexes his claws, and upon seeing the party suddenly alights on his feet and raises his hackles. Rattlebones rests a calming hand on his back and the big cat relaxes.

The big moosetaur smiles. "Thanks you for fix meat! Meat feels more good. Still hurt some, but more good. This Uli, my wild-brother." He gestures toward the smilodon. "He is not nice. Teeth kill and claws kill. Do not pet." He stands up and considers everyone's questions. "We come from Ice Vein. I am doing... spirit long walk. Very long walk. Cannot not go to Ice Vein until spirit long walk done. We sleeps in grass last night. Lizard men take me and Uli at sleeps. The why I don't know. If dragon lead of lizard man herd, Rattlebones and Uli help hunt dragon." He turns to answer Armand. "I and Uli hunters. Strong claws, strong teeth, quiet feets. Smell prey, kill prey, eat prey. No need weapons. Have all of stuff."

ooc: Rattlebones and Uli use only their natural weapons. He has all of his current equipment.

He turns to Elyngael. "No know. Wake up here." He stretches his limbs and sighs in relief at the lack of wounds. "We hunt now?"

DM Jeremy  
Thursday December 12th, 2019 6:17:14 AM
Atlas is shocked that he didn’t get hit in the fight, and invites Rattlebones and Uli to join the dragon hunt.

Owen smiles at Atlas’s surprise, and awaits Rattlebones reply.

Neshi isn’t fazed in the least by his 1 missing hit points, and is slightly surprised to hear a language he hasn't heard in a long time, Taurian. He smiles at Ratlebones’s broken common, and awaits his response. He asks whether or not he should dismiss the black tentacles.

Armand lets Neshi know that it would be fine to dismiss the tentacles, then throws up some divine healing, in the form of channeling, and magical devices. He asks Rattlebones about his skill set.

Vamir helps load the loot bag, being careful not to touch the unholy maces directly, one would assume, than mentions to Neshi he can cast Animal Growth on Brawn if he would like.

Elyngael quickly corrects Vamir as to who's companion Brawn is, and says she will consider the offer when the time comes. Not knowing how much further they still need to travel, she asks Rattlebones if he has any idea of the distance to the dragon’s lair.

Rattlebones is relieved that his kitty-brother lives, and bathes in the divine healing that washes over him and Uli. he introduces Uli to the Wardens and shares a snippet of his backstory, as well as time and his broken common can convey anyway. He thanks Armand for the healing and gives a brief description of his skill set, again time and broken common limits the completeness of the description. He lets Elyngael know that he was ambushed in his sleep, and Uli and himself were taken here while unconscious, so he has no idea of where he is, let alone how much further they may need to travel, but the large moosetaur does make it clear that if the dragon is the leader of the wyvarans, then it is his enemy, and he will help fight it.

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With introductions complete, at least for the moment, how do our heroes wish to proceed? Will they head out immediately, or will they take the time to make some more last minute preparations, or planning, if any are left to be done, and what will their new marching order be with the addition of two new members?


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 2:10:14 PM
Atlas looks to El and then to the others, "Lead on my friend. We'll count to 500 and then follow quietly. If you think there is trouble come back to warn us before you head into it. That way we don't ruin your surprise. Everyone OK with that approach?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 5:50:13 PM
"Hold on there Kemo Sabe." Armand turns to Atlas. "Two of those Wyvaran guys popped out behind us. I think I saw them come through some doors. Maybe we should check that out real quick and make sure there are no more hidden surprises. Plus we might find something useful, like a map, or troop dispersement orders in the tunnels or something."

He then turns to the strange looking minotaur. I've never seen anything like you, but I'm afraid we've been somewhat remiss in introducing ourselves. My name is Armand and I am a cleric of Gargul. That's Atlas, he's a mighty warrior, that's Owen a renown mage, that's Elyngael a good hunter and her wolf Brawn, that's Neshi a sorceror, and yonder is Vamir I believe he's a bloodwitch and a druid." Armand points to each one as he says there names.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 6:33:30 PM
"Armand is right. I guess I was too focused on being quiet and missed those doors. I apologize to all of you, and will be happy to make it up by exploring each doorway to see where they lead. We certainly do not want any more surprises. Elyngael prepares to go immediately with Brawn and see what's behind those doors.

Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 7:34:59 PM
Neshi quickly dismisses the tentacles and Nods to to Rattlebones as he is introduced to the minotaur. He walks over with Elyngael to check out the doors.

Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 8:27:07 PM
Vamir winces as he realizes he spoke to the wrong Warden, and lowers his head for a brief moment in embarrassment. The young elf looks up, his eyes flashing, "Miss Elyngael, I simply misspoke. I know Brawn is yours, and you are his. There has never been any doubt of that, and I am well aware of your bond. It is as evident to others as the bond Melzat, and I share. There was no disrespect intended, and if you believe there was I apologize for it. But I am done being ignored, and shunted to the side by this group. I know I have much to learn, and I stated as much when I met you all. However, you four speak to each other and bounce ideas between you like children playing with a ball. That is great for you, however I am here too. I ask questions, attempt to learn from each of you, and have taken time to interact. What has it gotten me? I am standing in the lair of a dragon with people who could give two hoots about whether or not I may shed my blood, or give my life for them! By the way Armand, I am not a druid, I am a Greenmage, like my second father. I don't care if this is the wrong time or place for this conversation, speak now if I am to stay, or say nothing and when you go towards the dragon, I will wait, and after several minutes I will fly out of here."

Vamir nods at Rattlebones, " It is nice to meet you. I am Vamir Herven, a Bloodwitch, and Greenmage. This is Melzat, and at my waist is Zaita, my cauldron."

Vamir stands stiff, the anger in his eyes flashing as he awaits the groups answer.

Spells
Cantrips - all
1 - 7
2 - 6
3 - 5
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 4

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 10:44:11 PM
Owen gets partway through a sentence in Tauric in response to Rattlebones but stops short at Vamir's angry words. He interposes himself slightly between Vamir and Elyngael, then speaks gently to the two of them. "Elyngael, why don't you take a moment and scout one of the side tunnels. Vamir, would you walk with me for a moment?"

He strolls around the edge of the cavernous main tunnel with Vamir and adopts a somewhat paternal tone: "Vamir, I hope you'll excuse Elyngael for her sharp words. We all seem to be a little on edge, what with a dragon that could descend on us at any moment. Your suggestion was a good one, and I'm sure she will take you up on the offer when she returns. A group this large is difficult to manage, especially when some of us are more familiar than others. You are a vital part of the Wardens, and we do care about you and your well-being. Your skills as a Greenmage make you the foremost among us when it comes to interacting with the Tree.
You have made great efforts to reach out to the rest of the Wardens--the failing, I think, lies with us. I am well aware of what fighters, archers, wizards, and clerics can do, and as a group we try to use those skills as best we can. I'll admit that I am less familiar with the abilities of a Bloodwitch, and it has been quite a while since we have seen Mack the Greenmage. We will strive to heed your words in our tactical discussions (such as they are) and to learn more about you and your skills. That takes time, of course, but I hope you'll bear with us in the interim.
Oh, and I rarely give this advice to young men, but it may be helpful to you: if you want a greater role in our plans, try boasting more. That will give us more of an idea of what you can do, it will insert you directly into the planning process, and you may find yourself a leader, in time."

As the two return to the party, he says [b]"I hope you'll forgive me for presuming to give you advice."

Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 
Thursday December 12th, 2019 11:59:31 PM
Rattlebones waits patiently during the lengthy conversation. Every herd has its rules, and it is unwise to stick your muzzle where it does not belong. He turns to Elyngael, "Wolf-Hunter, where do you go? We go other way."

DM Jeremy  
Friday December 13th, 2019 6:29:48 AM
Atlas has a suggestion for moving forward, and asks if everyone is OK with it.

Armand stops Atlas and suggests searching the two secret doors, that the wyvaran clerics used to ambush. He then introduces the party to Rattlebones, though makes a clerical error (Get it cleric-al error) when introducing Vamir.

Elyngael agrees with Armand and apologises for missing the two doors, and goes to check them out.

Neshi dismisses the tentacles, and nods to Rattlebones when he is introduced. He than follows Elyngael to check out the doors

Vamir apologises for his error concerning Brawn and assures Elyngael that he has no question in his mind as to whom Brawn belongs, and that he simply made a mistake, but Armand’s introducion error seemed to touch on a sore spot that has been brewing in his mind, and he takes the time to get it off his chest, make his presence known, and correct Armand as to his skill set. He then introduces himself to Rattlebones.

Owen takes Vamir aside to reassure him that his well being is important to the rest of the party, and apologizes for any slights that may have been imposed on the Greenmage. He tries to explain to Vamir that it was never anybody's intention to do so, it’s mostly a case of ignorance to the elf’s abilities that causes him to be overlooked, and suggests Vamir brag, a bit, about his skills, so that the others can better understand his role in the party and insert him in the planning. He then apologizes for presuming to give advice, not wanting to add fuel to the fire.

Rattlebones remains silent as he doesn’t want to stick his muzzle where it doesn’t belong, but is confused when Elyngael goes to check the secret doors, and asks her why she’s going the wrong way.

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As Owen tries to smooth things over with Vamir and remedy the situation going forward, Elyngael, Brawn and Neshi go to check out the secret doors. They discover that the two doors open up to two small rooms no bigger than a coat closet, with no other exits. A quick glance reveals that the rooms, unlike the rest of the cavaran, are not natural occurrences, though there are no tool marks on the walls. Neshi and ELyngael can make a DC15 knowledge arcana checkHighlight to display spoiler: { the rooms were obviously made using magic, for the purpose of setting up an ambush}

As Vamir gives the Wardens a piece of his mind, and Owen swoops in to try to correct the situation, Ruffas shuffles back and forth uncomfortably, as the friction is making him uncomfortable, but he keeps his mouth shut for the time being, as he doesn’t feel it is his place to interject at the moment.

What do our intrepid heroes do next? Will they move on towards the dragon? Will they take more time to address Vamir’s concerns? Or will they do something else which will take their DM completely by surprise, destroying all his well thought out plans, and forcing him to post by the seat of his pants? Only time will tell.


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